Use of SENTINEL data for forest managers

This webinar/workshop aims to equip forest managers, students and companies with the tools to effectively use free data from the Sentinel missions. The goal is to help participants quickly assess fire impact on forest areas, determine fire intensity and, most importantly, monitor the recovery of vegetation and biodiversity after fire. It is tailored for technicians, engineers, managers and students who are not yet familiar with remote sensing techniques but are interested in integrating them into their practices.

The session explores free data from the Copernicus (ESA) database, along with free tools that simplify these monitoring processes. Specifically, radar data from the Sentinel-1 mission is examined, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses. The process of data preprocessing is discussed to improve image quality for better interpretation.

Additionally, multispectral data from the Sentinel-2 mission is covered, comparing its advantages and limitations. The webinar addresses key indices such as NDVI and NWI, along with specific indices designed for fire tracking, such as NBRE and delta NBRE. The calculation of these indices and the interpretation of the resulting maps are explained, offering valuable insights into the forest recovery process after a fire.