As forest guardians, we face challenges every day—from efficiently identifying the types and quantities of trees in a vast forest to safely monitoring forest conditions in the event of damage from typhoons or other natural disasters. Advanced technologies, such as remote sensing* using drones and satellites, can provide the breakthroughs to meet these challenges.

For example, drones can provide a bird’s-eye view of the vast Materials’ Forests from the air, allowing for the safe and efficient assessment of forest conditions. Logistics drones can transport seedlings and other materials with minimal labor. By replacing human “eyes” and “hands and feet,” these advanced technologies significantly reduce the time and labor required for forest management, thereby enhancing the safety of forest guardians.

However, this does not mean that we delegate all aspects of Materials’ Forest management to remote sensing and other advanced technologies. By using technology to streamline forest management, we can dedicate more time on the truly important tasks: “visiting the forest, observing it, and listening to its voice” and “thinking about Materials’ Forests, considering their needs, and maximizing their potential.” This approach represents our ideal way of creating forests.

*Remote sensing: Technology that measures the shape and properties of an object from a distance without physical contact