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INTELECTUAL OUTPUTS

"Internet of Trees”. A sensorized forest plantation as an educational product

The Erasmus+ project "VirtualForests" also explores the Internet of Trees, connecting previously unconnected objects in forestry. By sensorizing a 13-hectare urban forest plantation, real-time data on tree behavior and survival was collected, demonstrating the feasibility of creating green areas in cities without extensive irrigation infrastructure. The project generated over 2 million records of temperature and humidity for 64 trees, serving as a valuable dataset for analysis. VirtualForests aims to create an educational toolkit for deploying an Internet of Trees example, integrating sensors, data networks, and forestry management data.

METHODOLOGY

The methodology for the Internet of Trees project includes a guide with four sections. It starts with a literature review of forest sensorization projects, providing different perspectives. The guide then explains current IoT technology for forests and presents three case studies conducted by Cesefor. Finally, practical advice is given on how to sensorize a plantation. This comprehensive approach equips students with the necessary knowledge and tools for understanding and implementing IoT in forestry.

GUIDELINES

The educational guide introduces sensorized forests, showcasing Cesefor's active projects in different plantations. It teaches students the reasons, technology, and step-by-step process of sensorizing a plantation. The Quick Urban Forestation project serves as a clear example, while two case studies demonstrate IoT system implementation.

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