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  • Forest DTC will provide a tool to model global forests
    Developed for Destination Earth – an ambitious initiative to create a digital model of Earth

Forest Digital Twin Component — Forest DTC

Developed as part of the ESA Digital Twin Earth Programme, contributing to Destination Earth (DestinE) – a flagship initiative of the European Commission to build a highly accurate digital twin of the Earth.

• Forest DTC will create a pre-operational digital replica of forest systems, with an initial focus on Europe.

• The project will lay the groundwork for broader application worldwide.

Use Cases

Forest DTC will be demonstrated in four distinct Use Cases across Europe. These were selected to cover diverse geographic areas, demonstrate performance under varying conditions and assess scalability. Learn more about the Use Cases here.

1. Czechia Use Case – Assessment of forest biotic disturbances
2. Catalonia Use Case – Evaluation of fire fuel and hazards
3. Finland Use Case – Impact of forest management on forest resources and carbon balance
4. Science Use Case – Monitoring and modelling for forests around the flux towers of the ICOS network

Consortium

The Forest Digital Twin Component is being built by a consortium of six partners from Finland, Portugal, Czechia, Germany and Spain during 2024–2026. Learn more about the consortium partners here.

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