Satellite-Based Logging Detection for Timber Traceability

System and EO-analytics design for satellite-based detection of logging activity as part of a global timber-tracking solution — awarded the Copernicus Masters Award.

Client
Beetle ForTech
Timeframe
2021 – 2023

Key contribution

  • Led system design and defined the EO-analytics approach to link Copernicus data with logging activity
  • Developed structured inclusion/exclusion logic for repeatable assessment of forestry activity
  • Built GIS-based workflows and integrated complementary satellite sources to strengthen the analytical evidence

Outcome

A more consistent, satellite-based assessment layer for global timber traceability, externally validated by the Copernicus Masters Award.

Focus

  • Earth Observation
  • Copernicus
  • GIS Analytics
  • Timber Traceability
  • System Design