IUFRO Headquarters 55d ago

The Forest Machinery Development and Automation Webinar, held on 24 April 2026, was a 1.5-hour international online event organized under the "Sustainable Forestry Operations for the Bioeconomy" initiative, bringing together experts from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) and the University of Eastern Finland (UEF). The webinar focused on exploring how advanced forest machinery, automation, robotics, and electrification are shaping modern forestry operations. It aimed to provide participants with insights into cutting-edge developments in harvesting, transportation, and silvicultural practices, emphasizing improved efficiency, safety, environmental performance, and the transition toward smart and sustainable forestry systems. Speakers Professor Ola Lindroos Professor Kalle Kärhä Dr. Back Tomas Ersson