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29 May

Umeå

Living labs in forest soils

events | seminars, workshops |

Join us for an insightful webinar focused on the critical role of living labs in addressing forest soil challenges and exploring innovative solutions for forest soils.

The event will bring together experts from various fields to discuss the integration of

  • research,
  • industry,
  • government,
  • citizen engagement

in preserving and managing forest soils. This webinar is organised in the framework of the NATI00NS project, whose main aim is to promote the Mission Soil Living Labs topics as part of the 2023-2025 Work Programme of Horizon Europe. Living labs presentation

NATI00NS is also organising national events, providing access to materials and information as well as stimulating discussions on the set-up of Living Labs (LLs) to address specific soil needs in different local and regional contexts. 

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Facts

Time: 2024-05-29 10:00 - 11:00
City: Umeå
Additional info:

This event promises to offer valuable insights to stakeholders dedicated to forest soil health and sustainability. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the Mission Soil Community! 

The webinars target potential and future applicants, as well as local, regional, and national stakeholders interested in setting up a soil health Living Lab. 

The webinar Living labs for forest soils: connecting the pieces takes place on 29 May 2024 10:00 – 11:00 CEST. This first event in the 2024 series of webinar covers basic aspects revolving around how artificial intelligence can be harnessed to pinpoint and protect vulnerable forest soils, enhancing conservation efforts through cutting-edge technology, as well as the intersection of forestry business and soil health, including the challenges and opportunities that come with maintaining robust forest ecosystems. Engage in a comprehensive discussion on how different sectors can collaborate to address forest soil challenges, followed by a Q&A session to delve deeper into the day's topics.


Programme

Agenda - Living labs for forest soils: connecting the pieces

10:00 - 10:10

Introduction to NATIOONS and living labs

Hjalmar Laudon, Professor landscape biogeochemistry, SLU, Sweden

10:10 - 10:20

Using AI Innovations to identify vulnerable soils

William Lidberg, Assistant Professor, SLU, Sweden

10:20 -10:30

Forest soil issues for successful business development. Challenges and opportunities

Justas Mingaila, forestry business owner, specialist of Innovation Support, LAAS, Lithuania

10:30 - 10:40

Wetland Green Life project

Przemysław Musiał, main technologist, organization, The Bureau for Forest Management and Geodesy State Enterprise, Poland

10:40 - 11:00 Wrap up- Connecting the pieces (Research, Industry, Government, Citizens) Discussion.  Q&A session