forestry Archive

  • RFID Sensing

    Fraunhofer RFID Tags Track Timber

    Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute researchers develop a wood-based RFID tag for timber-tracking applications. The RFID transponder is synthesized from paper and lignin integrated with an antenna. The identification data is read as trucks pass through portal-based readers. Each RFID tag provides data about the wood origin,...

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  • RFID Considered to Manage Responsible Logging

    RFID Considered to Manage Responsible Logging

    Malaysia considering the use of RFID technology to manage logging in its forests. … … “He would propose that RFID tags be fitted to tree trunks in selected zones of forest reserves, especially in areas prone to illegal logging. ” … Changes to curb illegal...

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