The project funding is provided by DLR (German Space Agency within DLR) on behalf of Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport (BMDV). For the implementation, the University of Göttingen (AWF) and the Johann Heinrich v. Thünen-Institute (WO) have joined forces:
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen - Forest Inventory and Remote Sensing
My research focuses on the development and optimization of remote sensing applications in the context of forest monitoring and forest management. I am developing remote sensing supported forest monitoring
systems at plot, regional and national levels, where the combination of field observations from forest inventories and remote sensing information from various sensors and platforms by means of sampling
statistics is one of my specific areas of interest.
pmagdon@gwdg.de
Johann Heinrich von Thünen Institute - Institute of Forest Ecosystems
My specialization lies in forest inventory statistics and the integration of remote sensing data in sampling and estimation designs. In the context of Germany's national forest inventory, we are working on enhancing uncertainty estimates for various target variables related to forest structure. Beside that I have a strong interest in including trees outside forest into national forest inventories to get a more complete picture of existing wood resources.
sebastian.schnell@thuenen.de
Johann Heinrich von Thünen Institute - Institute of Forest Ecosystems
I studied forestry science but also have a background in history and political science. I have many years of experience working on international scientific and practical application projects. My research topics include: interface between forests and climate change, applied forestry, biodiversity, and invasive species.
Dr. Karolina Pietras-Couffignal
karolina.pietras-couffignal@thuenen.de
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen - Forest Inventory and Remote Sensing
With my background in physics and deep learning, I try to solve problems in remote sensing. I'm particularly interested in trees, species recognition and monitoring forest health.
maximilian.freudenberg@uni-goettingen.de
Johann Heinrich von Thünen Institute - Institute of Forest Ecosystems
During my many years of work in the field of forest monitoring I have acquired a profound knowledge in the field of forest inventories, greenhouse gas reporting, biodiversity and remote sensing at national and international level. My current research work focuses on the detection of tree species, monitoring of forest health and combining forest inventories with remote sensing data.
katja.oehmichen@thuenen.de
Johann Heinrich von Thünen Institute - Institute of Forest Ecosystems
My background lies in Geography, focusing on remote sensing and geo-statistics within the context of vegetation monitoring and land use science. Within my current research, I explore how forest inventory data can be used in combination with remote sensing applications to support forest monitoring at the national scale.
lukas.blickensdoerfer@thuenen.de