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Studying small-scale disturbances’ impact on European forests
Forests are experiencing stress due to climate-induced disruptions such as wildfires, droughts, storms and insect outbreaks, as well as land use pressures like deforestation, intensive forestry and the expansion of plantations. In the past, satellites like MODIS and Landsat had limited resolution, which made assessing disturbances in European forests a challenging task. However, the new high-resolution PlanetScope satellite constellation provides daily imagery, allowing for the detailed mapping of small-scale disturbances, down to individual trees. The MSCA-funded PARDI project investigates the impact of these disruptions on European forests. This technology will provide more accurate information about changes in forest productivity and biomass. It will also enable a comprehensive evaluation of the vulnerability of European forests to the effects of climate change. |
