High‑Accuracy Deadwood Mapping
Make informed decisions with precise insights into tree mortality, forest health, and biodiversity conditions.
Reliable detection of deadwood at scale
Deadwood signals both ecological value and potential operational risks before they are visible in the field by revealing tree stress and ecosystem changes. Use consistent spatial information to support forest health monitoring, biodiversity assessment, and operational planning without the cost of extensive ground surveys.
Read our guide to deadwood mapping90% accuracy for detecting large dead trees
For mapping individual dead trees and clusters
From tree-level to large-area detection
GIS-ready outputs for further planning and analysis
Complete deadwood mapping outputs
Deadwood locations
- Get mapped locations of where dead trees are and where mortality is concentrated
- Target field visits and forest operations using precise geolocation of dead trees
- Prioritize affected areas based on the number and distribution of detected dead trees
Individual dead-tree crowns
- Understand deadwood at tree level for more detailed assessment and deadwood structure
- Assess affected areas using crown-level information on the extent and distribution of deadwood
- Use deadwood volume estimates for biodiversity certifications (FSC, PEFC, etc.), carbon storage, sink calculations, and economic assessments
Matching the data source to your needs
You don't have to choose the data source upfront. Arbonaut selects the optimal approach that best matches your scale, timeline, and budget.
LiDAR
Detection of individual dead trees in high detail using national or high-density LiDAR datasets.
Commercial satellite imagery
Detection of individual dead trees and groups across larger areas with over 90% accuracy for large dead trees.
Sentinel-2
Identification of significant forest damage cost-effectively across large areas.
Need to map deadwood across your forest?
Tell us about the area and what you need to understand. We will help determine the appropriate mapping approach to see exactly what is happening on the ground before it affects asset value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Deadwood mapping is also available as a standalone service and does not require a full forest inventory.
With high-resolution commercial satellite imagery, results can typically be delivered in under one month. Timelines vary by area size and data source.
Deadwood is a critical habitat element for hundreds of red listed species, making it a key indicator in many certification and monitoring frameworks. Quantified deadwood volumes, locations, and patterns provide clear evidence for compliance reporting.
With mapped locations and severity levels, operational teams can plan felling, clearing, and machinery rerouting more efficiently, along with reduction of time spent scouting the field.
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