Reader Response Summary Draft 1

 The article “How Artificial Intelligence, Robots Enhance Forest Sustainability in Finland”, McQueen (2019) reported about The Finnish Forest Centre’s implementation of advanced technologies to enhance forest sustainability. 

As almost 75 percent of Finland is covered by forests, data can be collected using aerial and lidar imagery technologies. Robots will then use the analysed data from a geographic information system.

With the advent of robots and automation, forest management can be simplified, thus maximizing trees' sequestration of carbon, while filling up jobs in forestry.

Finns adopted environmental regulations to balance economic growth and forest preservation. The regulations prohibit practices like draining bogs and herbicide use. Under this legislation, landowners are encouraged to be active in the care of their property while the center provides recommendations.

Additionally, the center plans to provide forest owners with an online marketplace to connect with forestry professionals, using data gathered by laser scanning, aerial photography, sample plot measurements, and site visits.

Finally, artificial intelligence can assist in obtaining more accurate data. The combined information can enable more accurate measurements of forests and a better forecast of forest inventory. Moreover, this includes improved logistics and supply chains, as well.

By determining the science, we can influence changes in forestry legislation and find new strategies to maximize tree carbon sequestration.

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