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Xiang, B., Wielgosz, M., Kontogianni, T., Peters, T., Puliti, S., Astrup, R., Schindler, K. (2024).  Automated forest inventory: Analysis of high-density airborne LiDAR point clouds with 3D deep learning. Remote Sensing of Environment,305, 114078, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rse.2024.114078
Ståhl, G., Gobakken, T., Saarela, S., Persson, H.J., Ekström, M., Healey, S.P., Yang, Z., Holmgren, J., Lindberg, E., Nyström, K., Papucci, E., Ulvdal, P., Ørka, H.O., Næsset, E., Hou, Z., Olsson, H., Roberts, R.E. (2024). Why ecosystem characteristics predicted from remotely sensed data are unbiased and biased at the same time – and how this affects applications. Forest Ecosystems, 11, 100164, DOI: 10.1016/j.fecs.2023.100164.
Hoseini, M., PulitiS., Hoffmann, S.,  Astrup, R. (2023). Pothole detection in the woods: a deep learning approach for forest road surface monitoring with dashcams. International Journal of Forest Engineering, DOI: 10.1080/14942119.2023.2290795.
Noordermeer, L., Ørka, H.O., Gobakken, T. (2023). Imputing stem frequency distributions using harvester and airborne laser scanner data: a comparison of inventory approaches. Silva Fennica, 57:3, article id 23023, https://doi.org/10.14214/sf.23023.
Noordermeer, L., Korpunen, H., Berg, S., Gobakken, T., Astrup, R. (2023). Economic losses caused by butt rot in Norway spruce trees in Norway. Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research, 38:7-8, 497-505, DOI: 10.1080/02827581.2023.2273252.
Straker, A., Puliti, S., Breidenbach, J., Kleinn, C., Pearse, G., Astrup, R., Magdon, P. (2023). Instance segmentation of individual tree crowns with YOLOv5: A comparison of approaches using the ForInstance benchmark LiDAR dataset. ISPRS Open Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ophoto.2023.100045.
Hansen, E., Rahlf, J., Astrup, R., Gobakken, T. (2023). Taper, volume, and bark thickness models for spruce, pine, and birch in Norway. Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research, 38:6, 413-428,  https://doi.org/10.1080/02827581.2023.2243821.
Wielgosz, M., Puliti, S., Wilkes, P., Astrup, R. (2023). Point2Tree(P2T)—Framework for Parameter Tuning of Semantic and Instance Segmentation Used with Mobile Laser Scanning Data in Coniferous Forest. Remote Sensing, 15(15), 3737, https://doi.org/10.3390/rs15153737.
Moan, M.Å., Noordermeer, L., White, J.C.,  Coops, N.C., Bollandsås, O.M. (2023). Detecting and excluding disturbed forest areas improves site index determination using bitemporal airborne laser scanner data. Forestry: An International Journal of Forest Research, 2023; cpad025, https://doi.org/10.1093/forestry/cpad025.
Noordermeer, L., Næsset, E., Gobakken, T. (2022). Effects of harvester positioning errors on merchantable timber volume predicted and estimated from airborne laser scanner data in mature Norway spruce forests. Silva Fennica, 56(1). https://doi.org/10.14214/sf.10608.
Puliti, S., McLean, J.P., Cattaneo, N., Fischer, C., Astrup, R. (2022). Tree height-growth trajectory estimation using uni-temporal UAV laser scanning data and deep learning. Forestry: An International Journal of Forest Research, https://doi.org/10.1093/forestry/cpac026.
Puliti, S., Astrup, R. (2022). Automatic detection of snow breakage at single tree level using YOLOv5 applied to UAV imagery. International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation. 112, 102946. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jag.2022.102946.
Lingren, N., Nyström, K., Saarela, S., Olsson H., Ståhl, G. (2022). Importance of calibration for improving the efficiency of data assimilation for predicting forest characteristics. Remote Sensing, 14(18), 4627. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs14184627.
Noordermeer, L., Sørngård, E., Astrup, R., Næsset, E., Gobakken, T. (2021). Coupling a differential global navigation satellite system to a cut-to-length harvester operating system enables precise positioning of harvested trees. International Journal of Forest Engineering, 32(2), 119-127. https://doi.org/10.1080/14942119.2021.1899686.

Conference contribution, Workshops and seminars

Fischer, C. (2024) Merking av tømmer – fra stubbe til industri. Tømmer og Høggere 2024, Sundvollen Hall, Norway. April 10, 2024.
Astrup, R. (2024) SmartForest and AI: and overview. SmartForest Open seminar on Deep Learning and AI in Forestry. March 21, 2024.
Puliti, S. (2024) 4 years of developmentin forest point cloud deep learning. SmartForest Open seminar on Deep Learning and AI in Forestry. March 21, 2024.
Wielgosz, M. (2024) Architecture and technical challenges for 3 generations of point cloud segmentation systems. SmartForest Open seminar on Deep Learning and AI in Forestry. March 21, 2024.
Astrup, R. (2024) ForestSens – making the algorithms available. SmartForest Open seminar on Deep Learning and AI in Forestry. March 21, 2024.
Rahlf, J. (2024). ForestSens: Revolusjonerer Skogbruket med Oracle Data Sciences og APEX. Oracle Cloud Summit 2024, Oslo, Norway, February 14, 2024.
Gobakken, T., Noordermeer, N. (2023). Råtedata fra hogstmaskin. Takst- og planseminar 2023, Holmen Fjordhotell, Norway, March 09-10, 2023.
Gobakken, T., Rahlf, J., Hansen, E. (2023). Nye volum- og avsmalningsfunksjoner. Takst- og planseminar 2023, Holmen Fjordhotell, Norway, March 09-10, 2023.
Roald B.J. (2023). Bildematching – hva er det og hvordan kan vi bruke det? Takst- og planseminar 2023, Holmen Fjordhotell, Norway, March 09-10, 2023.
Ørka, H.O., Jutras-Perreault, M.C. (2023). Teknologisk status for fjernmåling av miljøverdier. Takst- og planseminar 2023, Holmen Fjordhotell, Norway, March 09-10, 2023.
Ørka, H.O., Bielza, J.C. (2023). Treslagsinformasjon fra fjernmåling. Takst- og planseminar 2023, Holmen Fjordhotell, Norway, March 09-10, 2023.
Moan, M.Å. (2023). Pågående forsking om bonitering med laser. Takst- og planseminar 2023, Holmen Fjordhotell, Norway, March 09-10, 2023.
Ørka, H.O.(2023). Hvorfor fungerte ikke bildematching i Rendalen? Takst- og planseminar 2023, Holmen Fjordhotell, Norway, March 09-10, 2023.
Rahlf, J. (2023). Kunstig intelligens: Praktiske resultater med dronedata. Takst- og planseminar 2023, Holmen Fjordhotell, Norway, March 09-10, 2023.
Noordermeer, L., Gobakken, T. (2023). Bruk av hogstmaskindata for skoginventering. Takst- og planseminar 2023, Holmen Fjordhotell, Norway, March 09-10, 2023.
Astrup, R. (2023). Keynote: Supporting sustainable forest management through improved information flow and AI. Artificial Intelligence and Ecosystem Management Conference. Palencia, Spain, April 18-21, 2023.
Rahlf, J., Astrup, R., Puliti, S. (2023). ForestSens – Empowering the digital forest value chain. OUGN2023 – Spring Seminar for Oracle users, Oslo, Norway, 24-25, 2023.
Rahlf, J., Puliti, S., Astrup, R. (2023). Empowering Sustainable Forest Management with AI:  The ForestSens Experience. Geospatial World Forum 2023, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, May 02-05, 2023.
Astrup, R. (2023). Keynote: The digital forest: opportunities for innovation and improved forest management. Growth and Yield Innovations Conference 2023. Canmore, Alberta, Canada, June 18–21, 2023.
Astrup, R. (2023). SmartForest. Advancing Silvicultural Technology, Umeå, Sweden, August 22-24, 2023.
Horvath, C., Hanssen, K.H., Berg, S., Astrup, R. (2023). A cloud-connected planting: SmartPlanter for precision planting. Advancing Silvicultural Technology. Umeå, Sweden, August 22-24, 2023.
Hanssen, K.H., Berg, S., Horvath, C. (2023). Poster: Time consumption of high accuracy planting. Advancing Silvicultural Technology. Umeå, Sweden, August 22-24, 2023.
Puliti, S., Hanssen, K.H., Astrup, R. (2023). Use of drones and deep learning in forest regeneration surveys. Advancing Silvicultural Technology. Umeå, Sweden, August 22-24, 2023.
Nahorna, O., Gobakken, T., Noordermeer, L., Eyvindson, K. (2023). Quantifying the value of using detailed forest inventory information in a Norwegian context. IBFRA Conference, Helsinki, Finland, August 28-31, 2023.
Saarela, S., Gobakken, T., Ørka, H.O., Bollandsås, O.M., Næsset, E., Ståhl, G. (2023). Data assimilation for forest inventory: first Norwegian experiences. IBFRA Conference, Helsinki, Finland, August 28-31, 2023.
Puliti, S. (2023). Keynote: Open data and AI translating the language of trees. SilviLaser 2023, London, Great Britain, September 06-08, 2023.
Bielza, C.J., Noordermeer, L., Næsset, E., Gobakken, T., Breidenbach, J., Ørka, H.O. (2023). Predicting tree species composition using airborne laser scanning and spectral data. SilviLaser 2023, London, Great Britain, September 06-08, 2023.
Noordermeer, L., Ørka,. H.O., Gobakken, T. (2023). Poster: Imputing stem frequency distributions using harvester and airborne laser scanner data. SilviLaser 2023, London, Great Britain, September 06-08, 2023.
Moan, M.Å., Noordermeer, L., Bollandsås, O.M. (2023). Poster: Site index determination using a time series of airborne laser scanning data. SilviLaser 2023, London, Great Britain, September 06-08, 2023.
Fischer, C., Hoseini, M., Sandvik, Y.J., Horvath, C., Astrup, R. (2023). Enhancing efficiency and value through full traceability of timber from the forest to the sawmill. 55th International Symposium on Forest Mechanization (FORMEC) and the 7th Forest Engineering Conference (FEC), Florence, Italy, September 20-24.09, 2023.
Hoseini, M., Fischer, F., Wielgosz, M., Horvath, C., Astrup, R. (2023). Poster: Assessing the outer shape of sawlogs at the mill gate using stereo cameras and deep learning. 55th International Symposium on Forest Mechanization (FORMEC) and the 7th Forest Engineering Conference (FEC), Florence, Italy, September 20-24.09, 2023.
Horvath, C., Hanssen, K.H., Berg, S., Astrup, R. (2023). SmartPlanter: a planting device for precision planting. 55th International Symposium on Forest Mechanization (FORMEC) and the 7th Forest Engineering Conference (FEC), Florence, Italy, September 20-24.09, 2023.
Hoffmann, S., Hoseini, M., Puliti, S., Astrup, R. (2023). Forest road surface monitoring using GNSS-aided dashcams and computer vision. 55th International Symposium on Forest Mechanization (FORMEC) and the 7th Forest Engineering Conference (FEC), Florence, Italy, September 20-24.09, 2023.
Rahlf, J., Puliti, S., Astrup, R. (2023). ForestSens: combining sensors and AI for sustainable forest management and operations. 55th International Symposium on Forest Mechanization (FORMEC) and the 7th Forest Engineering Conference (FEC), Florence, Italy, September 20-24.09, 2023.
Rahlf, J., Hoffmann, S., Astrup, R. (2023). Poster: Forest road geometry extraction with AI and large area airborne laser scanning. 55th International Symposium on Forest Mechanization (FORMEC) and the 7th Forest Engineering Conference (FEC), Florence, Italy, September 20-24.09, 2023.
Astrup, R. (2023). SmartForest. Annual Mistra Digital Forest meeting. Stockholm, Sweden, November 25, 2023. https://www.mistradigitalforest.se/nyheter/referat-presentationer-och-bilder-fran-programkonferensen/.
Puliti, S. (2022). Droner i SmartForest. Skog & Tre konferanse, Quality Airport Hotel Gardemoen, Norway, June 2-3, 2022.
Noordermeer, L., Gobakken, T. (2022). Verktøy for optimal aptering. Skog & Tre konferanse, Quality Airport Hotel Gardemoen, Norway, June 2-3, 2022.
Rahlf, J., Göhl, M., Puliti, S. (2022). Obtaining forest road geometry features from airborne laser scanning using deep learning. 9th ForestSAT 2022 Conference, Berlin, Germany, 09.08. – 03.09. 2022.
Räty, J., Astrup, R., Breidenbach, J. (2021). Model-Assisted Estimation of Timber Volume by Means of Harvester and ALS Data. SilviLaser 2021, Vienna, Austria, September 28- 30, 2021.
Noordermeer, L., Næsset, E., Gobakken, T. (2021). Estimating Timber Volume using Harvester Data and Airborne Laser Scanner Data from Multiple Acquisitions. Proceedings of the SilviLaser Conference 2021 (pp. 31-34). https://doi.org/10.34726/wim.1906.
Erik Næsset (2021) Fremtidens skogbruksplanlegging. Utvikling av skogbruksplaner: historikk, fra bakken og opp i lufta, laser, SR-16, satellitter – hva videre?. Skogforum Honne 2021, Honne, Norway, November 04-05, 2021

Methods and Datasets

wheelRuts_semanticSegmentation (2022): This repo includes the scripts to replicate the methods developed in Bhatnagar et al. (2022) to perform a semantic segmentation of wheel-ruts caused by forestry machinery based on drone RGB imagery.
taperNOR (2023): Taper models for spruce, pine and birch in Norway and helper functions.
Point2tree (2023): Instance and semantic segmentation of dense laser scanning point clouds from terrestrial platforms (TLS/MLS).
FOR-instance (2023): FOR-instance: a UAV laser scanning benchmark dataset for semantic and instance segmentation of individual trees.