BVALUE

Regional networks for higher biomass valorization

Summary

This project aims to test innovative logistics solutions to reduce operational costs related to the collection and transport of woody residues. This is one of the main obstacles to greater use and valorization of woody residues, which is a central aspect of public policies to reduce the risk of forest fires and increase the contribution of renewable energies.

Main Activities

Research, Development & Innovation

Productive Investment

Contributes to PPS

Results

– new mapping services – land cover map for 2022, bi-monthly land use and land cover change maps, maps of vegetation cover in fuel management strips;

– new artificial intelligence (AI) models: stock classes (eucalyptus and maritime pine), estimated age classes (eucalyptus and maritime pine), post-fire landscape evolution, occurrence of pests (eucalyptus and maritime pine);

– rural fire risk warning and forecasting platform.

Coordination

INESC TEC

Participants

Altri Florestal, CBE, CIM-RC, CoLAB ForestWISE, Florecha, Forestis