Federated learning in forest resource modelling and monitoring: Bridging data confidentiality and collaborative research
The availability of reliable ground-truth data is one of the main bottlenecks for improving high-resolution forest attribute maps from Earth observation data. This is underpinned by the European Union (EU) Forest Strategy for 2030 that underscores the need for harmonized, cross-border forest resource assessments that integrate both remote sensing and field-based National Forest Inventory (NFI) […]
Cross-country patterns of compositional and structural forest diversity across European regions
Forest diversity is a multidimensional concept comprising different components such as species diversity, functional diversity, structural diversity and genetic diversity. These diverse elements are recognised as being connected to the health and functioning of forest ecosystems and human well-being. However, information on forest diversity at broad spatial scales is scarce. Thus, the primary goal of […]
Model-based small-area estimation with area-effects for sampled and non-sampled domains
Previous studies recommend the empirical best linear unbiased predictor (EBLUP) for small-area estimation. However, EBLUP estimation requires at least one observation from each small area, while most of the areas may be non-sampled. One approach to overcome this problem is to predict the area-effects for the non-sampled areas with a model developed using the estimated […]
Differences in anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions estimates explained
We examine differences in global and national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions estimates, focusing on the role of varying system boundaries and conceptual approaches in driving these variations. Despite consensus among assessments and datasets that GHG emissions continue to increase and that trends are far from aligned with the Paris Agreement goals, estimates can differ significantly. […]
A race to net zero: Framings and perceptions of (in)justice in the political discourse related to the EU’S Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry Regulation
The integration of climate targets into EU forest governance is politically contentious, with policy actors pursuing conflicting objectives through justice-based claims of victimisation and marginalisation, often resulting in intractable conflicts. This paper examines how justice is framed and perceived by policy actors in political debates concerning the EU’s Land Use, Land Use Change, and Forestry […]
Large-scale forest resource mapping with spatial gaps in the training data: Comparison of different modeling approaches
Forest attribute maps are essential for supporting local decision-making regarding forest resource use. Such maps are produced by combining remote sensing and field data through various modeling approaches. When mapping across large areas, spatial gaps in field data used for model training are common. Our study evaluates the performance of three methods-Nearest Neighbor (-NN), Random […]
Forest in Focus: Science, Policy and the Future of EU Forest Monitoringย
Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 โ 10:00-18:00 โ Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas : Rue du Trรดne 62, 1050 Ixelles, Meeting room 3 The Final conference of the PathFinder project aims to present and discuss the scientific results, policy outputs, and practical implications for European forest monitoring. It will showcase the innovative forest monitoring and pathway […]
ForestTalks webinar explores integrating Earth observation and national forest inventories across Europe.
The latest edition of the ForestTalks webinar series, jointly hosted by the ForestNavigator, ForestPaths and PathFinder projects, took place on 23 February 2026 and brought together researchers, modellers, and national reporting experts to discuss advances in Earth observation (EO) for forest monitoring and greenhouse gas inventory support across Europe. The webinar included presentations from Martin […]
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About a month ago, our partner Jukka Miettinen from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland represented PathFinder at the 8th edition of the Winter Satellite Workshop, held on January 20โ23 in Espoo, Finland , one of the leading New Space events in the Nordic and Baltic region, gathering nearly 2,000 participants. During the 21/01 poster […]
PathFinder regional stakeholders workshops
Co-creating the future of European forest policy with local stakeholders As part of the EU PathFinder project, ELO and the University of Freiburg organised five regional workshops in Madrid, Vienna, Helsinki, Ljubljana, and Brussels to gather stakeholder perspectives on EU forest policy. Across the five workshops, 57 participants representing 38 organisations contributed to discussions on […]