Challenge #15
Early Identification of Vegetation
At Transelec, we face important operational and environmental challenges when intervening in areas with vegetation, both in contingency situations and in power line maintenance.
At the time of the intervention, identifying the tree species in the field and whether they have a regulatory restriction is a challenge, as this is carried out under diverse conditions and time pressure. The lack of appropriate tools to determine whether a species can be cut down or not can cause delays and risks for both the environment and the company.
We are looking for solutions that enable a fast and reliable identification of plant species, their conservation category, whether they have intervention restrictions or a permit is required. We are also interested in the tool’s ability to support the planning of cutting and logging while anticipating risks associated with forest interventions for which a sectorial permit is required
At the time of the intervention, identifying the tree species in the field and whether they have a regulatory restriction is a challenge, as this is carried out under diverse conditions and time pressure. The lack of appropriate tools to determine whether a species can be cut down or not can cause delays and risks for both the environment and the company.
We are looking for solutions that enable a fast and reliable identification of plant species, their conservation category, whether they have intervention restrictions or a permit is required. We are also interested in the tool’s ability to support the planning of cutting and logging while anticipating risks associated with forest interventions for which a sectorial permit is required
Technical Description of the Challenge
We hope to find a technological solution that allows (non-expert) field personnel to identify plant species in real time and without an Internet connection, particularly those protected or critically endangered, while also considering location variables that enable informed decision-making for the intervention.
Validation Expected in the Pilot
- 1.- Reliable identification of native and exotic species.
- 2.- Information about major characteristics in terms of regulatory restrictions.
- 3.- Offline operation.
- 4.- Records with evidence (photo, georeferencing, date).
How Will the Pilot Work?
- – Duration: Up to 3 months.
- – Fast implementation in real works.
- – Support from the Transelec team.
- – Operational assessment in various conditions and vegetation types.
Application Checklist
- – You have a technology, product or service applicable to this challenge.
- – You have a product validated in the market.
- – You have a full-time dedicated team.
- – You have a formalized company.
- – (Ideal) Your solution has already been used in environmental or forestry contexts.
Driving Questions
- How could we help non-expert personnel to correctly identify protected species whose intervention implies a risk?
- How could we anticipate the need for sectorial permits for cutting wooded areas?
- How could we integrate environmental data for fast and safe decisions in the field?
- What existing technology could be adapted for this use without complex developments?
