
A panoramic view of the main conference hall. [Photo/news.hzau.edu.cn]
From Sept 26 to 28, the 3rd Frontiers Forum on Forest Phenomics took place at Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU). Over 160 experts, scholars, and industry leaders from more than 80 research institutes and universities worldwide gathered in Wuhan to discuss the future of smart forestry driven by big data.
The two-day forum included three thematic units, featuring five keynote speeches and 29 academic presentations.
Topics spanned a broad spectrum of research, such as detailed forest resource monitoring using multi-source remote sensing (space, air, and ground), the use of UAV remote sensing and deep learning in forest phenomics, multi-scale 3D analysis of forest structure, smart forest management with the help of LiDAR, and the creation of intelligent breeding and phenotyping platforms for trees.
The presentations displayed the latest breakthroughs and technological advancements in smart forestry research, set against the backdrop of rapid development in big data and AI.
Participants engaged in discussions on how the deep integration of forest phenomics with big data and AI can support the green development of the forestry industry.
In addition to the academic exchange, several enterprises displayed their latest smart monitoring equipment, hyperspectral imaging systems, and forestry informatization solutions in an accompanying exhibition. This exhibition encouraged valuable interaction between experts and industry, further supporting the transformation of scientific research into practical applications.