SKT, AI and Drones to Restore Andong Wildfire-Damaged Area with 10,000 Trees Planted
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SK Telecom (SKT) announced that it is carrying out a project to restore the wildfire-damaged area in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The company is using artificial intelligence (AI) and drone technology to restore forests damaged by the wildfire. On land that has been burned, the loss of trees makes the soil easy to collapse, and the risk of floods or landslides can increase when it rains, so rapid restoration is necessary.
In this project, drones are used to photograph and survey the wide damaged area from the sky. When AI analyzes the collected data, it can more accurately identify the places suitable for planting trees and the condition of the ground. The company explained that because the locations for planting trees are determined based on the data confirmed in this way, the work can be carried out more efficiently.
The core of this project is planting 10,000 trees. As the trees grow, they hold the soil of the mountain in place and regain their capacity to retain water, helping the forest recover the functions it originally had. Experts say that after a wildfire, it is important to continue restoration work steadily.
Restoring areas damaged by wildfires does not end with a single effort, and it takes a long time for trees to grow. Watching how the forest recovers going forward is also important. This project is an example of applying advanced technology to environmental protection and is drawing attention as one approach to wildfire damage recovery.
Sources: IT타임스
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