Validation study of outdoor-app data (STRAVA) against field measurements (Eco-Counter), based on empirical data collected in the Nordkette, Innsbruck, Austria
Modeling forest fires with low computational complexity and NetLogo in the high Catalan-Andorran-Occitan Pyrenees: the Desbosiguem! fire spreading model (DFS model)
This presents a low computational complexity wildfire spread model used as a decision support system for evaluating the relative effects of alternative management scenarios in the Desbosigem! project.
From communal lands to Ecosystem Services: A critical approach to silvopastoral governance through the case of Aterno Valley Model Forest
Situated, radical ecosystem services—rooted in local knowledge—offer sustainable recovery, balancing ecological restoration with socio-economic equity in depopulated areas.
Representation of snow dynamics in a forested area of the Southern Andes using the FSM and CHM models
This study models snowpack dynamics in a Southern Andes forest using FSM and CHM, analyzing snow variability, wind transport effects, and validating results with satellite images and field measurement
Identification of forest areas at risk of erosion in small watersheds in Slovenia
Slovenia’s forestry sector faces challenges in restoring degraded forests and adapting management. Study presents a methodology to identify erosion-prone forest areas, tested in five municipalities.
Multi-frequency Earth Observation for Vegetation Drought Impact monitoring across scales
Austria’s alpine forests face increased water stress. Our study demonstrates the use of Synthetic Aperture Radar, laser scanning and in situ data to improve forest monitoring over Alpine regions.
Wind-disturbed forests: A nature-based solution for risk reduction against snow avalanches?
Our framework enables better evaluation of the remaining protective effect of wind-disturbed forests using remote sensing data, supporting decision-making and sustainable forest management.
Integrating Sentinel-II NDVI data into eddy-covariance postprocessing
Integrating Sentinel2 NDVI data improves eddy covariance postprocessing in sites with complex topography and heterogenous land cover.
Protection forest and avalanche risk correlation in forested terrain affected by Vaia storm
Retaining windthrown deadwood after disturbances can reduce avalanche risks. Site-specific management is crucial to balance short-term protection, long-term forest recovery & natural hazard mitigation
Ecosystem Services Across Altitudes: Rethinking Resilience and Conservation in the Himalayas
Climate and land-use changes alter Himalayan ecosystem services across altitudes. An altitude-sensitive conservation strategy, merging research and governance, is key to resilience and sustainability.