Virtual reality tool to train forestersFriday 31 May 2024 A future where foresters are trained to thin trees in a virtual-reality (VR) environment before real-world training could be just around the corner. Scion’s Virtual Thinning project aims to create an interactive and 3-dimensional VR training tool to supplement more advanced on-site training.The VR tool has more than 70 adjustable variables, such as stocking rate, tree age and light dominance. Scion wants to identify about half a dozen most useful to foresters, before finalising a training prototype by June. Once complete, the tool will provide:
Contact: Grant Evans Portfolio Leader, New Value Digital Forests and Wood Sector Source and image credit: Scion ![]() |
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