Name in original language
Retechfor: Red de tecnología forestal
Initiative overview
The Technological and Territorial Network Project for Forest Monitoring and Reduction of Environmental Disasters (RetechFOR) is designed to strengthen forest management and resilience using AI technologies. The project combines environmental monitoring, predictive analytics, and risk management to reduce the impact of wildfires and other forest-related disasters.
Key objectives include:
- Monitoring forest health and environmental risks through AI-driven technologies
- Reducing the frequency and impact of environmental disasters, such as wildfires
- Promoting sustainable forest management and bioeconomic development by integrating forestry preservation and exploitation
The initiative is implemented by a regional consortium of organisations, each focusing on different aspects of forest AI applications, including monitoring, conservation, and the development of forest-based economic activities. Collaboration ensures that technological solutions are tailored to local ecosystems and forest management practices.
Future outlook:
- Expansion of AI-based monitoring tools across more forested areas
- Increased integration of sustainable practices in forest bioeconomy initiatives
- Strengthened regional capacity for environmental disaster prevention
