The bark beetle is one of the greatest threats to our forests and protected areas. Rising temperatures and dry summers, intensified by climate change, accelerate the spread of these pests, leading to widespread forest damage. Particularly at risk are protective forests in alpine regions, which play a crucial role in avalanche protection, flood prevention, and slope stabilization.

GMD® offers intelligent sensor solutions for early detection and targeted control of bark beetle infestations. Our technology identifies forest changes at an early stage, enabling a rapid response and preventing uncontrolled mass outbreaks before entire forest areas are destroyed.

From consultation and planning to installation and integration, we provide tailor-made solutions for municipalities, forestry businesses, and environmental organizations to ensure the long-term preservation of protective forests.

✅ Forest Protection & Prevention of Large-Scale Damage
By detecting infested trees early, targeted countermeasures can be taken to stop the spread of the pests.

✅ Preservation of Protective Forests for the Region
Forests provide essential protection against avalanches, floods, and landslides. A weakened or dying forest loses its protective function, putting communities and infrastructure at risk.

✅ Safeguarding Biodiversity & Ecosystem Health
A healthy forest is a vital habitat for numerous plant and animal species. A bark beetle infestation disrupts these natural ecosystems and leads to ecological imbalances.

✅ Minimizing Economic Losses
A large-scale bark beetle outbreak can cause significant financial damage to forestry businesses and municipalities. Targeted monitoring reduces economic losses and improves sustainable forest management.

✅ Climate Adaptation & Forest Resilience
Early detection of bark beetles helps maintain climate-resilient forests, making woodlands more resistant to extreme weather events.

We use a combination of IoT sensor technology, AI-powered image analysis, and environmental monitoring to track bark beetle populations in real time.

1️⃣ Early Pest Detection

🔍 Acoustic sensors detect beetle feeding sounds in the wood before visual damage appears.
📡 Drones & multispectral cameras assess tree health and identify infested areas early.
🛰 Satellite imagery & AI-driven analytics allow for large-scale forest monitoring.

2️⃣ Real-Time Monitoring & Warning Systems

⚠️ Automated alerts when trees show early signs of infestation.
📍 GIS-based mapping provides visualized data for targeted intervention.
💡 Intelligent forecasting models calculate the spread risk, enabling proactive action.

3️⃣ Sustainable Control Strategies

🌲 Targeted removal of infested trees before the beetle population spreads further.
🐞 Promotion of natural predators like woodpeckers and beneficial insects for biological pest control.
💧 Adaptive irrigation & forestry management to enhance forest resilience against bark beetle outbreaks.

🔹 Consultation & Risk Analysis

We analyze existing protective forests and forestry areas to identify potential risk zones and develop individualized protection strategies.

🔹 Planning & Integration

Our experts design tailor-made pest monitoring solutions, seamlessly integrating them into existing forest protection measures.

🔹 Installation & Deployment

We implement cutting-edge IoT sensors, drone technology, and AI-powered image analysis for efficient early detection.

🔹 Maintenance & Real-Time Data Analysis

Through continuous monitoring and AI-driven forecasting, we provide dynamic risk assessments of bark beetle infestations to enable timely intervention.

Healthy protective forests are essential for:

🌍 Avalanche Prevention – Forests stabilize slopes and prevent large-scale avalanches.
🌊 Flood Protection – Forests store water, reducing flooding in valleys.
🏔 Erosion Control – Root systems bind the soil, preventing landslides.
🐾 Biodiversity & Climate Regulation – Forests are valuable ecosystems and act as carbon sinks.

When forests die due to bark beetle infestations, the risk of natural disasters increases, threatening infrastructure, communities, and transportation routes, and causing severe ecological damage.

By combining advanced sensor technology, real-time data analysis, and sustainable control strategies, we enable early detection and containment of bark beetle infestations.

Our modular, scalable solutions are ideal for:

🌲 Forestry Businesses & Landowners – Protecting commercially valuable forests
🏔 Municipalities & Environmental Organizations – Preserving protective forests and biodiversity
📡 Ski Resorts & Tourist Areas – Securing stable forest landscapes to prevent avalanches and erosion
🏞 Nature Reserves & Parks – Protecting valuable ecosystems from pest infestations

GMD® focuses on intelligent, data-driven solutions to enhance resilience against bark beetle infestations and ensure sustainable forest management.

🔆 Interested in a customized bark beetle monitoring solution for your region? Contact us for a personal consultation!

📩 Email: contact@gmd.care
📞 Phone: +43 512 / 312 014-0
🌍 Website: www.gmd.care

🚀 GMD – Your Partner for Smart Forest Protection & Sustainable Pest Control!