Episodes

In this final episode before the summer break, we reflect on a packed few weeks of forest innovation and debate—starting with Denmark’s Naturmødet and Sweden’s Elmia Wood Fair. From policy discussions to chainsaw sports, we explore the full spectrum of what forestry means today. We also revisit our live-recorded conversation with Aeon Group, diving into the untapped potential of forest data—from the field to the boardroom—and pitch an upcoming podcast series on the "Data Journey". Then, things...

In this on-the-road episode, we head to the forests of southern Sweden for Elmia Wood—one of Europe’s largest forestry fairs—celebrating its 50th anniversary with a spotlight on AI and innovation. We explore what happens when forest data moves beyond documentation—and starts driving strategy, investment, and impact. On stage with us is the team from Aeon Group: CEO Bolette Pedersen and Investment Specialist Mads Esbensen, who share how forest data is becoming the backbone of land-use change, re...

In this on-the-road episode, we leave the studio behind and head north to Naturmødet—Denmark’s biggest festival for nature, politics, and public dialogue. From muddy boots to sharp debates, we bring you conversations straight from the festival. You'll hear from nature advocate Alexander Holm, biodiversity professor Signe Normand, Danish Animal Ethics Council chair Bengt Holst, Client & Innovation head Rasmus Willumsen, and nature practitioner Anton Johnsen. We discuss everything from biodivers...

In this special episode, we sit down with Louise Frederikke Kofoed-Dam and Kristoffer Sparre from EcoTree—a company on a mission to make forestry accessible, investable, and nature-positive. They take us behind the scenes of their European projects, from restoring gravel pits in Denmark to reforesting fire-damaged land in France. We explore how they blend selective harvesting with biodiversity goals, why they guarantee forest protection for 100 years, and how they’ve built a carbon credit syste...

In this episode, we start with a breakthrough in wood-based materials: a new “super wood” that’s stronger than steel and ready for production. Made from compressed wood fibres, it promises to replace tropical hardwoods and even compete with concrete and steel in buildings—without cutting down endangered forests. From there, we head into Canada’s remote forests, where self-driving timber trucks have just passed their first field trials. Using a leader-follower approach, these autonomous trucks c...

In this episode, we kick things off with a jaw-dropping feat of timber engineering: Sweden is building a 400-meter wooden suspension bridge—its longest yet—proving once again that wood can do more than hold up a bookshelf. From there, we fly into Canada, where indigenous-led organisations and AI-powered drone swarms are teaming up to fight wildfires in remote and dangerous areas. These heavy-lift drones scoop water from nearby lakes and drop it with surgical precision—even at night. And finall...

In this episode, we open with a papal plot twist: Pope Francis chose an untreated cypress coffin, crafted in secret by Vatican carpenters, as his final act of simplicity and stewardship. A symbolic gesture—or a quiet call to action on forest values? From there, we launch into orbit to unpack the European Space Agency’s new “space brolly”—a 12-metre radar satellite designed to scan 1.5 trillion trees and weigh the world’s forests in 3D. Back on Earth, we explore what this kind of satellite tech...

In this episode, we kick off with a handcrafted bike made of nine tree species and Kevlar—because why not ride wood through mountain passes? From there, we launch into orbit to explore how NASA is using laser tech from the International Space Station to map forest health and canopy height. We then drop back to Earth and dive into a troubling report on how illegal Amazon timber is still flooding markets in the EU and US—just as EUDR enforcement looms. And finally, we look at how Finnish robotic...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak, Rasmus Pedersen, and Benjamin Lauridsen. In episode #26, we discuss a mix of climate data, international forestry trends, and digital monitoring innovations. We kick off with the surprising news that renewables just outpaced fossil fuels in U.S. electricity generation for the first time - what does that mean for forestry and the green transition? Benjamin brings a follow-up on Finland’s forests becoming carbon emitters. He breaks dow...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak, Rasmus Pedersen, and Benjamin Lauridsen. In episode #25, a Starlink sighting sparks a wide-ranging discussion - from satellites in the sky to sustainability on the ground. We explore how rising temperatures - despite La Niña - are accelerating stress on forests, revisit Denmark’s 2018 drought, and debate the role of mixed-species planting in building resilience. We also cover Australia’s push to align forest certification with EU def...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak, Rasmus Pedersen, and Benjamin Lauridsen. In episode #24, we’re joined by Stefano Puliti, Research Scientist at NIBIO - the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomic Research. Stefano shares his journey from Tuscany to the Nordic forestry scene and his work at the forefront of remote sensing and AI in forest management. We dive into the SingleTree project, which aims to develop new digital value chains at the individual tree level, enabling ...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak, Rasmus Pedersen, and Benjamin Lauridsen. In episode #23, we explore North America’s tallest mass timber skyscraper breaking ground in Milwaukee and what it signals for the future of timber construction. We discuss how engineered wood is competing with steel and concrete, the role of digital modelling in mass timber buildings, and what it takes to make wood more reliable. We also dive into AI’s growing role in forestry, based on an in...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak, Rasmus Pedersen, and Benjamin Lauridsen. In episode #22, we welcome Maximilian Pramreiter, Senior Scientist at BOKU University and host of the WoodCAST podcast. We start with an introduction to Max’s journey into wood science—beginning at HTL Kuchl, continuing through his studies in wood technology and management at BOKU University, and his research on structural wood-based materials. He has worked extensively on wood-based constructi...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak, Rasmus Pedersen, and now Benjamin Lauridsen. In episode #21, we discuss how policy shifts and technological advancements are shaping forestry worldwide. First, we break down Trump’s executive order, which expands logging across 280 million acres of U.S. national forests, bypassing endangered species protections and raising concerns about biodiversity loss and wildfire risks. We then examine the growing forestry trade battle between t...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #20, Jens and Benjamin welcome special guests Ben Gunneberg (UKWAS Chair) and Peter Wilson (UKWAS Working Group Chair). We begin with an introduction to these two distinguished guests, whose extensive and inspirational careers in UK forestry include roles in organisations such as the Timber Growers Association, PEFC, UKWAS, SBP, and the Institute of Chartered Foresters, to name a few. We then turn our a...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #19, we take a quick trip down history lane to uncover the Lumber War—the long-standing softwood dispute between the U.S. and Canada. We also explore some key lessons learned from tariffs in general. Next, we shift our attention to chainsaw innovations, diving into the history of chainsaws and how they have evolved over time—from early cumbersome models to today’s lightweight, battery-powered, and AI-assi...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #18, we discuss a fascinating study conducted on 20,000 trees from 33 species across Europe. The study explores species detection using laser scanners and photogrammetry, with the best models achieving around 80% accuracy. We also revisit the topic of planting machines. A Swedish company, Plantma Forestry, has developed a two-person-operated forwarder with a mounted cabin and mechanics, capable of plantin...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #17, we are honoured to have Michael Koldsø from WSP Denmark in the studio. Michael describes himself as a passionate tree-geek, FSC, PEFC, and ISCC Auditor with a focus on forest, chain of custody, and biomass certification. In addition to his professional expertise, he is also a dedicated ultra-runner with an impressive CV. In this episode, we dive into Michael's role at WSP Denmark, how he structures ...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #16, we revisit our favourite satellite, LignoSat, and are thrilled to learn that it is now in Earth's orbit. We also discuss the main objective of wooden satellites—reducing space debris. Next, we turn our attention to the devastating wildfires in and around Los Angeles and the massive water shortages hindering firefighting efforts. Lastly, we explore Wyvern, a company providing space-based hyperspectral...

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak and Rasmus Pedersen. In episode #15, we explore forestry practices beyond Denmark. Benjamin Lauridsen, a valued member of our Forsler team and a trained forest and landscape engineer, begins by offering an in-depth look at Denmark’s forestry practices, highlighting its unique strategies and challenges. From there, he takes us on a journey through neighbouring Sweden and Norway, exploring the similarities and differences in their approac...