FORESTECH
An initiative by Myristika

showcases how technology can transform forest conservation. It highlights digital tools and data-driven solutions for sustainable management and restoration. The platform connects policymakers, students, researchers, and communities to collaborate and share knowledge. From AI to GIS to drones, FORESTECH promotes smart technologies for better forest planning and monitoring.

What’s New!

Microsoft's AI for Good Lab has announced "Sparrow," a solar-powered device designed for extensive, remote wildlife monitoring. Initial tests are set in Colombia and the Cascade Mountains, aiming for global deployment by 2025.

  • Data Collection: Equipped with sensors to gather biodiversity data.
  • Edge Computing and AI: Processes data on edge GPUs using PyTorch Wildlife, reducing the need for large data transmission.
  • Satellite Transmission: Sends processed information via LEO satellites to the cloud.
  • Real-time Insights: Provides researchers with real-time data access globally.
  • Solar-Powered: Operates autonomously with minimal human intervention.
  • Open-Source: Technology is freely available for customization and deployment.
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Featured Tools

Decision Support Systems

How Decision Support Tools are Saving Our Natural Resources

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Fire Management

Tech Tools Transforming Wildfire Management

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Forest Inventory & Species Identification

Overview of Species Identification Applications

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Human-Wildlife Conflict

Innovations Tackling Human-Wildlife Conflict

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Spotlight

Wildlife Conservation in
Gir National Park

The Gir Hi-Tech Monitoring Unit is at the forefront of wildlife conservation in the Greater Gir region, particularly for Asiatic lions. Recent news highlights its crucial role in the 2025 Lion Population Estimation, where it serves as the central hub for data integration and analysis using the e-GujForest application.

A significant ongoing initiative is the Gir Speed Monitoring System (GSMS), a pilot project utilizing sensors, thermal cameras, and ANPR on key roads to detect vehicle speeds and animal presence, aiming to reduce animal-vehicle collisions. This system, centrally monitored by the unit, provides real-time alerts to both drivers and control centers.

Beyond these specific developments, the unit continues to leverage advanced radio-telemetry, CCTV surveillance with ANPR, and an alert generation system to monitor wildlife movements, mitigate human-wildlife conflicts, and enhance overall security. Its work is deeply integrated with the broader Project Lion initiative, which emphasizes technology-driven monitoring for the long-term conservation of Asiatic lions.

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Upcoming Events

UNFF Ad Hoc Expert Group
Date : Jan 20-23, 2026

Location : Bangkok, Thailand

ICPCG 2026
Date : Jan 28-30, 2026

Location : Coimbatore, India

INDIAWOOD 2026
Date : Feb 26 - Mar 2

Location : Bengaluru, India

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Training & Education

Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal
  • MBA in Forestry Management
Forest Research Institute, Dehradun
  • M.Sc. in Forestry
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Jobs

Carbon Modeler / Data Analyst and more positions
  • Organization : Varaha Climate Ag Private Limited
Consultant/ Sr. Consultant, AI and DPI Service
  • Athena Infonomics
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