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LUP - Luftbild Umwelt Planung GmbH
Potsdam, DEImpact-drivenPrivate SectorClimate & Environmental ProtectionDigital & IT
Impact3Sustainability Goals
LocationPotsdam
About LUP - Luftbild Umwelt Planung GmbH
LUP - Luftbild Umwelt Planung GmbH provides "ForestWatch," a free, continuous, and nationwide monitoring service for forest vitality in Germany. This service utilizes high-resolution Sentinel-2 satellite data to detect and visualize changes in forest health. ForestWatch significantly supports forest management and nature conservation in adapting to climate change and preserving forests. The platform delivers crucial information for private forest owners and is continuously developed as part of the FirSt2.0 research project, supported by the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure. Its analyses have been validated in various German states and national parks.
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Sustainability Goals
Life on Land
Sustainable Forest Management and Conservation
The organization offers ForestWatch, a free forest vitality monitoring service that assists private forest owners and conservation organizations in the sustainable use and protection of ecosystems.
Healthy Forests for Biodiversity
Through detailed analysis of forest conditions, including deadwood and tree species, LUP helps strengthen forest resilience and preserve biodiversity.
Climate Action
Climate Change Adaptation through Forest Monitoring
LUP's ForestWatch provides critical forest health data, supporting forest owners and authorities in adapting their forests to the impacts of climate change and increasing their resilience.
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Innovation for Sustainable Forest Infrastructure
By utilizing satellite data and proprietary analytical tools like the DSWI, ForestWatch provides an innovative information infrastructure for the forestry sector.
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FAQs
Q1What is the core mission of LUP - Luftbild Umwelt Planung GmbH?
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LUP - Luftbild Umwelt Planung GmbH is dedicated to the continuous, nationwide monitoring of forest vitality in Germany through "ForestWatch." Its goal is to support forest management and nature conservation with high-resolution satellite data, thereby contributing to forest preservation in the face of climate change.
Q2Where is LUP - Luftbild Umwelt Planung GmbH headquartered?
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LUP - Luftbild Umwelt Planung GmbH is headquartered in Potsdam, Germany.
Q3How can interested individuals apply to LUP - Luftbild Umwelt Planung GmbH?
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Open positions at LUP - Luftbild Umwelt Planung GmbH can be found on the company's career page at https://www.lup-umwelt.de/kontakt/offene-stellen/. Applications are typically submitted via linked PDF documents.
Q4Who supports the development of ForestWatch?
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ForestWatch is continuously developed as part of the FirSt2.0 research project. This project is supported by funding from the mFund guideline of the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure.
Q5With which partners does LUP - Luftbild Umwelt Planung GmbH collaborate?
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LUP - Luftbild Umwelt Planung GmbH collaborates with renowned institutions in the development of ForestWatch, including the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) for detecting standing deadwood and the Thünen Institute for mapping dominant tree species.
Q6Is the ForestWatch service chargeable?
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The basic ForestWatch service for forest vitality monitoring is free of charge. However, integrating ForestWatch's analytical data into proprietary processes may incur costs depending on the scope.
