Foresting Tomorrow #21 | Trump’s logging order and a forestry trade battle over EUDR

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak, Rasmus Pedersen, and now Benjamin Lauridsen. In episode #21, we discuss how policy shifts and technological advancements are shaping forestry worldwide.

First, we break down Trump’s executive order, which expands logging across 280 million acres of U.S. national forests, bypassing endangered species protections and raising concerns about biodiversity loss and wildfire risks.

We then examine the growing forestry trade battle between the U.S. and the EU. A coalition of 18 U.S. states is pushing back against the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), arguing that it unfairly burdens American timber exports.

Next, we explore how a new 3D Earth observation satellite system could revolutionise environmental monitoring and forestry management. With high-frequency, high-resolution mapping, this initiative aims to update global 3D maps annually, providing real-time insights into land-use changes.

Finally, we look at New Zealand’s mobile coverage breakthrough, where SpaceX Starlink and OneNZ are enabling foresters to send texts from even the most remote locations—boosting efficiency and safety in the field.