These robots are being used to build detailed maps of forests, with the aim of improving management and conservation. They have been developed as part of the #DigiForest project, which involves Oxford Robotics Institute and partners across Europe. Researchers are also using #drones, backpack-mounted laser scanners, and a mapping and analysis tool to monitor forests 7 times faster than traditional methods. Here’s how it works. AI is becoming an increasingly important tool in #forest management an

In some rituals, Baka women dress in leaves, fibers, and plants from the forest, which they use as a symbol of their connection to nature and the spirits of the jungle. These natural garments accompany their traditional songs and dances, celebrating fertility, hunting, and the life of the forest that sustains them. #inspirationofafrica | Quim Fàbregas