Taimikko 360 – precise information for forest decisions

Taimikko 360 is a modern service that uses drones to quickly, safely and cost-effectively inspect the condition of young stands and forests. A drone is flown over the area to collect accurate, up-to-date image and measurement data, revealing seedling density, growth variations, possible damage and maintenance needs. The results are delivered as a clear, visual report that is easy to use in decision-making.

The service is suitable for forest owners, forestry companies and forest service entrepreneurs who want to base their decisions on facts, not guesses. Compared to traditional field visits, Taimikko 360 covers large areas at once, reduces the need for on-site inspections and reveals details that are difficult to detect with the naked eye. It provides a reliable overall picture of the forest – anytime and anywhere.

For forest owners – confidence and savings in decision-making

The Taimikko 360 drone inspection provides an up-to-date, top-down view of the entire young stand without the need to walk along every machine trail. The report clearly shows where seedlings are growing well and where there are gaps, brushwood, or moose damage. For example, a color-coded map can show areas with good growth in green and highlight in red the spots where tending of young stands or supplementary planting is timely.

In practice, this means that tending operations can be ordered at exactly the right time and in the right place. Instead of having the entire compartment tended just to be on the safe side, the work can be limited to problem areas, saving both time and money. The report also serves as a basis for discussions with a forest expert: the map can be reviewed together to decide whether to carry out early cleaning now, wait another year, or focus only on specific patches.

Drone inspection also supports risk management. After a storm, the report quickly shows whether trees have fallen in the young stand or whether windthrow gaps have formed that expose seedlings to drying or pests. Likewise, the extent of moose damage becomes clear at a glance, which makes it easier to document potential compensation claims and discussions with the hunting association. All observations are stored in the report, which can be kept as an attachment to the forest management plan and revisited later.

For forestry companies – scalable, comparable data

For forestry companies, Taimikko 360 provides a way to monitor extensive young stand areas in a consistent and comparable way. With drone inspections, thinning and tending sites can be prioritized based on data: for example, the report can list stands ordered by need for tending (high, medium, low), and the map view shows where the most urgent sites are located. This makes the planning of silvicultural contracts more efficient and allows machine and workforce resources to be allocated more precisely.

A practical example: during the annual young stand inspection, drone surveys reveal that some stands can be postponed, as seedling height and density are still below target levels. Instead, the report highlights a few stands where undergrowth is already clearly suppressing the seedlings. Urgent tending is ordered for these sites, reducing the risk that the young stand will be lost and the establishment work will have to be started from scratch. At the same time, unnecessary tending work is avoided in areas where the need is not yet acute.

Drone inspections also support risk and damage management at company level. When a storm or insect damage risk looms, large areas can be quickly surveyed and the most critical spots identified. The reports provide documented, time-traceable material that can be used, for example, in insurance matters, official reporting, or as evidence for certifications (PEFC, FSC). A uniform reporting model also facilitates internal comparison between different regions and contractors.