Foresting Tomorrow #23 | North America’s tallest timber skyscraper & AI in forestry

Foresting Tomorrow is a weekly podcast hosted by Jens Isbak, Rasmus Pedersen, and Benjamin Lauridsen.

In episode #23, we explore North America’s tallest mass timber skyscraper breaking ground in Milwaukee and what it signals for the future of timber construction. We discuss how engineered wood is competing with steel and concrete, the role of digital modelling in mass timber buildings, and what it takes to make wood more reliable.

We also dive into AI’s growing role in forestry, based on an interesting study about trust in decision-making compared to the associated risks. How much do professionals trust AI-driven decisions? What are the challenges of adoption? And can digital tools really replace traditional forest management?

Finally, we revisit the evolving impact of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), its potential effect on global timber markets, and prospects for trade shifts across various countries - along with the big question: will another postponement be on the horizon?