From January of this year, the postdoctoral research project has been launched at the LSFRI "Silava" within the framework of the European Union Cohesion Policy Programme for 2021–2027. The project is implemented under Specific Objective 1.1.1 "Strengthening research and innovative capacities and introduction of advanced technologies in the common R&D system", Measure 1.1.1.9 "Postdoctoral Research".
The postdoctoral research project Sensor system for automated detection and monitoring of soil rutting caused by forestry machinery will be carried out by researcher of LSFRI "Silava", Ph.D. Agris Zimelis. The aim of the study is to further develop an innovative sensor-based solution that would enable timely and accurate identification of the impact of forestry machinery on forest soils, thereby promoting more sustainable forest management.
The sensor system under development will provide opportunities to improve the planning and control of logging operations, reducing soil damage and the associated environmental risks. The research results will be significant both for the scientific community and for practical forestry, fostering the introduction of modern technologies in the sector.
Postdoctoral research is implemented with the aim of strengthening the competencies of early-career scientists and promoting the development of innovative and sustainable solutions in forest science, thereby increasing Latvia’s research and innovation capacity and competitiveness at the international level.