Room: Poster Area
Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Time: 11:30 - 12:45 CEST
Session code 1BV.4
Biomass supply from agriculture, forestry, and sustainable cropping systems
Integrating Remote Sensing and Simulation Modeling to Evaluate Corridor Thinning in Early Forest Management
Short Introductive summary
This study compares corridor thinning with traditional selective thinning in early forest management. Using UAV-based remote sensing, virtual forest reconstruction, and agent-based simulation, we analyzed productivity and time consumption across six virtual plots and validated findings with field trials and operator interviews. Results show corridor thinning improves efficiency and is well-suited for unmanaged stands, highlighting the value of digital tools for planning and sustainable biomass supply chains.
Presenter
Mika AALTO
Lappeenranta/Lahti University of Technology, Laboratory of Bioenergy, FINLAND
Presenter's biography
Postdoctoral researcher at Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, Finland. He specializes in agent-based modelling and biomass quality modelling. His recent work focuses on developing agent-based simulation models for circular economy systems and biogenic carbon capture
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Co-authors:
G. Gyawali, Lappeenranta/Lahti University of Technology LUT, Mikkeli, FINLAND
K. Turkia, Finnish Forest Centre, Joensuu, FINLAND
T. Ranta, Lappeenranta/Lahti University of Technology LUT, Mikkeli, FINLAND
Session reference: 1BV.4.21