Tavoite

The overall objective of this project is to develop new forest damaging agent prevention tools and risk management methods to support and ensure livelihood in Aurora regions in relation to forests. By decreasing the effect of damaging agents and developing new methods, the region’s economy and vitality are improved. New RDI cooperation in the forestry sector will be created and new know-how is shared. The project will generate new knowledge for short- and long-term activities to enhance living conditions in the Aurora region and contribute to sustainable ecological, social, and economic development.WP1: Data gathering and requirement definition on forest damaging agents for method development on climate change adaptation and risk managementWP 2: Development of a climate change risk management and prediction model for pine blister rust and moose browsing damage in Aurora regionWP3: A system for long-term forest damage and disease identification.WP4: Develop a method to visualize comprehensive climate change adaptation data and effects.WP5: Dissemination and knowledge sharing in the Aurora region.

Tulokset

Tulosten hyödynnettävyys

Project results will be disseminated and taken into practice both during and after the project period. Our dissemination activities aim to provide needed information to implement project results in everyday actions. Important forestry guidance organizations Finnish Forest Center, and Skogsstyrelsen will participate in project implementation. These government organizations will use relevant project results in their day-to-day regular services also after the project ends. Key authority services provided by these organizations are counseling and guidance services in forest management. This includes map services, counseling of forest owners, advising on climate change adaptation, and web-based outreach activities.