Remote Sensing of Forest Restoration: Integrity, Carbon, and Diversity

ABSTRACT: The thematic session "Remote Sensing of Forest Restoration: Integrity, Carbon, and Diversity" will  address the latest innovations and applications of geotechnologies in monitoring and evaluating forest restoration.  First, the potential of these technologies will be explored, highlighting how they can be effectively applied to monitor  restored forests. The session will then focus on the use of remote sensing for assessing floristic diversity in restored  forests, emphasizing its importance in biodiversity conservation. Additionally, the application of LiDAR for  monitoring forest integrity and carbon stock will be presented. The discussion will progress to the use of remote  sensing and artificial intelligence in monitoring successional stages, demonstrating how these technologies can  support the formulation of public policies. Finally, the session will examine the main challenges and applications of  remote sensing in large-scale forest restoration projects, underscoring the importance of these approaches in  achieving global sustainability and conservation goals. This session will offer a comprehensive and integrated view of  the role of remote sensing in the assessment of restored and regenerating forests, highlighting both its potential and  its limitations.