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Foresting Tomorrow

Weekly insights on the latest innovations in forestry.

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01:07:42

Foresting Tomorrow #23 | North America’s tallest...

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2025/03/20

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak, Rasmus Pedersen, and Benjamin Lauridsen.In episode #23, we explore North America’s tallest mass timber skyscraper breaking ground in Milwaukee and what it signals for the future of timber construction. We discuss how engineered wood is competing with steel and concrete, the role of digital modelling in mass timber buildings, and what it takes to make wood more reliable.We also dive into AI’s growing role in forestry, based on an

01:04:41

Foresting Tomorrow #22 | Special Guest: Maximilian...

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2025/03/11

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak, Rasmus Pedersen, and Benjamin Lauridsen. In episode #22, we welcome Maximilian Pramreiter, Senior Scientist at BOKU University and host of the WoodCAST podcast.We start with an introduction to Max’s journey into wood science—beginning at HTL Kuchl, continuing through his studies in wood technology and management at BOKU University, and his research on structural wood-based materials. He has worked extensively on wood-based construction

01:07:08

Foresting Tomorrow #21 | Trump’s logging order and a...

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2025/03/06

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak, Rasmus Pedersen, and now Benjamin Lauridsen. In episode #21, we discuss how policy shifts and technological advancements are shaping forestry worldwide.First, we break down Trump’s executive order, which expands logging across 280 million acres of U.S. national forests, bypassing endangered species protections and raising concerns about biodiversity loss and wildfire risks.We then examine the growing forestry trade battle between the U.S

00:57:04

Foresting Tomorrow #20 | Special Guests: Ben...

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2025/02/26

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #20, Jens and Benjamin welcome special guests Ben Gunneberg (UKWAS Chair) and Peter Wilson (UKWAS Working Group Chair).We begin with an introduction to these two distinguished guests, whose extensive and inspirational careers in UK forestry include roles in organisations such as the Timber Growers Association, PEFC, UKWAS, SBP, and the Institute of Chartered Foresters, to name a few.We then turn our attention

00:41:57

Foresting Tomorrow #19 | A quick tour around the...

Foresting Tomorrow ·

2025/02/11

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #19, we take a quick trip down history lane to uncover the Lumber War—the long-standing softwood dispute between the U.S. and Canada. We also explore some key lessons learned from tariffs in general. Next, we shift our attention to chainsaw innovations, diving into the history of chainsaws and how they have evolved over time—from early cumbersome models to today’s lightweight, battery-powered, and AI-assisted

01:01:25

Foresting Tomorrow #18 | Massive tree data and an new...

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2025/02/05

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #18, we discuss a fascinating study conducted on 20,000 trees from 33 species across Europe. The study explores species detection using laser scanners and photogrammetry, with the best models achieving around 80% accuracy. We also revisit the topic of planting machines. A Swedish company, Plantma Forestry, has developed a two-person-operated forwarder with a mounted cabin and mechanics, capable of planting

01:08:40

Foresting Tomorrow #17 | Special guest: Michael...

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2025/01/28

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #17, we are honoured to have Michael Koldsø from WSP Denmark in the studio. Michael describes himself as a passionate tree-geek, FSC, PEFC, and ISCC Auditor with a focus on forest, chain of custody, and biomass certification. In addition to his professional expertise, he is also a dedicated ultra-runner with an impressive CV.In this episode, we dive into Michael's role at WSP Denmark, how he structures

00:35:02

Foresting Tomorrow #16 | Wooden satellites,...

Foresting Tomorrow ·

2025/01/21

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #16, we revisit our favourite satellite, LignoSat, and are thrilled to learn that it is now in Earth's orbit. We also discuss the main objective of wooden satellites—reducing space debris. Next, we turn our attention to the devastating wildfires in and around Los Angeles and the massive water shortages hindering firefighting efforts. Lastly, we explore Wyvern, a company providing space-based hyperspectral

00:50:11

Foresting Tomorrow #15 | Exploring forestry practices...

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2025/01/16

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #15, we explore forestry practices beyond Denmark. Benjamin Lauridsen, a valued member of our Forsler team and a trained forest and landscape engineer, begins by offering an in-depth look at Denmark’s forestry practices, highlighting its unique strategies and challenges. From there, he takes us on a journey through neighbouring Sweden and Norway, exploring the similarities and differences in their approaches

00:59:16

Foresting Tomorrow #14 | The Christmas Special

Foresting Tomorrow ·

2024/12/19

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #14, The Christmas Special, we shift the focus to someone we rarely talk about – ourselves. We reflect on our journey into forestry, starting with robots for branch pruning and leading up to today, one year into the global rollout of Forsler. We also revisit our first Vlog from 2019 and share our outlook for season 2 of Foresting Tomorrow in 2025 – a year where we’ll welcome guests for dedicated

00:52:06

Foresting Tomorrow #13 | From wooden buildings to...

Foresting Tomorrow ·

2024/12/03

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #13, we wrap up the 2024 season’s regular shows by exploring some mind-blowing wooden buildings, including the Wisdome in Stockholm. We also delve into adhesives in wood, the challenges they pose, and highlight Stora Enso's fossil-free adhesive as a promising solution. Turning our attention to wildfires, we discuss the devastating and rapidly expanding impact they have on forest cover. Finally, we address the

01:15:10

Foresting Tomorrow #12 | Unveiling the inner workings...

Foresting Tomorrow ·

2024/11/26

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #12, we discuss the outcomes of the recently held COP29. We also take a trip down memory lane, highlighting major milestones and explaining how the UNFCCC COPs function. In our extended feature, we dive deep into how models are used to project stand growth. We explore how these models are structured, tailored to specific sites and species, and discuss their use cases, scenarios, limitations, and key

01:07:13

Foresting Tomorrow #11 | Sensing wildfires: a deep...

Foresting Tomorrow ·

2024/11/19

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #11, we discuss the world’s first wooden satellite, LignoSat. We also cover the outcomes of the UN Biodiversity Conference COP16 and explore the role of virtual reality in training forestry professionals. In our extended feature, we wrap up our sensor series with a deep dive into the technology used for wildfire detection. We discuss the stages of a wildfire, how it evolves, and highlight a German company

00:58:05

Foresting Tomorrow #10 | Sensing the earth: the scoop...

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2024/11/13

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #10, we briefly revisit the U.S. presidential election and take a quick detour into how dogs use their senses to detect invasive species. We also shed light on the intense workload of wildfire firefighters and the staggering amount of calories they burn during a shift. In our extended feature, we dive into soil moisture sensors—the technology behind them, their applications, and how capturing data like soil

00:48:58

Foresting Tomorrow #9 | Unleashing the power of SAR...

Foresting Tomorrow ·

2024/11/07

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #9, we discuss the U.S. presidential election and explore the potential impact of Donald Trump returning to the White House. We also touch on a fascinating development: computers adopting the human sense of smell. In our extended feature, we continue our journey into forestry sensors, unveiling SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) technology and its powerful applications in forestry and nature monitoring. SAR

00:42:21

Foresting Tomorrow #8 | DNA Sensors: the future of...

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2024/10/29

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #8, we discuss a new paper highlighting the growing trend of investors committing to nature-positive portfolios. We also cover the latest Nobel Prize winners and their fields of study. Continuing our exploration of sensors, we delve into eDNA technology, featuring a fascinating study where scientists use “eDNA vacuum cleaners” in forests for high-resolution biomonitoring. This approach offers powerful

00:44:52

Foresting Tomorrow #7 | We scrape the surface of...

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2024/10/23

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #7, we discuss Kodama Autopilot – a new take on remote-controlled machines for forestry. We also touch on the secrets of the Wood Wide Web before diving into the scandal of false labelling in cheese with high concentrations of... cellulose. Our extended feature kick-starts a series of deep dives into various sensors used in forestry.

00:40:02

Foresting Tomorrow #6 | From digital trees to robots:...

Foresting Tomorrow ·

2024/10/16

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #6, we discuss the newly launched SingleTree project, which aims to create a digital value chain at the single-tree level. We also touch on Kelluu, which offers a new approach to aerial monitoring with autonomous airships! For the extended feature, we dive into various robots, like Tesla’s humanoid Optimus, Boston Dynamics’ Atlas, and the familiar robot Spot. Let’s be honest – it’s a rabbit hole, and we

00:49:38

Foresting Tomorrow #5 | Are exoskeletons part of the...

Foresting Tomorrow ·

2024/10/09

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #5, we discuss the proposal for an additional 12 months of phasing-in time for the EUDR, and an interesting study examining the effects of spraying water vapour onto mature pine tree crowns to understand the impact of soil and air drought in the context of climate change. In our extended feature, we explore exoskeletons and their potential in forestry, covering both active and passive forms, their benefits,

00:53:25

Foresting Tomorrow #4 | A deep dive into the world’s...

Foresting Tomorrow ·

2024/10/01

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #4, we continue our discussion on robots in forestry. This time, we talk about the AORO project: the world’s first AI harvesting machine. We discuss the progress of the project since it began in 2014, its current state, the technology used, and the safety concerns surrounding this exciting machine. We also cover an economic aid package of $145 million for small forest owners in the USA to support healthier

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