Forests and Bioeconomy (FOBI)

The ambitious goal of the multidisciplinary FOBI research community is to provide the necessary scientific knowledge needed to transform from current forest-based bioeconomy into a biosociety – the bioeconomy’s 3rd wave. FOBI research provides science-based solutions needed to improve the sustainable and multifunctional management and use of forests for different ecosystem services. FOBI research contributes to creating and accelerating sustainable bioeconomy markets and business in a forest-based bioeconomy.

RFA1 Efficient acquisition and utilisation of forest resource data focus on the development and applications of different remote sensing methods (terrestrial, airborne and spaceborne sensors, particularly LiDARs) in acquisition of forest resource data and information.

RFA2 Climate smart forest management focus on the development and applications of novel solutions and tools (simulation and optimization systems, forest ecosystem and risk modelling and multicriteria decision aid methods) for climate smart management and utilisation of forest resources.

RFA3 Sustainable processes, products, and services focus on the upgrading forest biomass and industrial side streams to higher value products, and natural resources to services.

RFA4 Sustainable business models and consumer behavior focus on the identifying financially viable business models and market segments for bio-based products and services.