The primary objective of the project is to design and implement a digital twin platform to support the monitoring, assessment, and management of forest areas affected by natural disturbances and environmental change. The system will provide decision-support capabilities to improve the management of damaged and vulnerable sites.
The Digital Twin Construction of Forest Environment in the Republic of Korea (DTCFE) project is a national research initiative focused on the development of an advanced digital twin system for forest and urban environments. The project is conducted in collaboration between Prof. Kim and the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), within the Biodiversity, Natural Resources, and Environment (BNR) Program and the Advanced Forest Ecosystems (AFE) Group.
DTCFE is implemented as part of the Republic of Korea’s National Green New Deal program, a major government initiative aimed at advancing digital transformation and sustainable environmental management.
Project outcomes will directly contribute to ongoing national research and operational programs led by the Korea Forest Service and the National Information Society Agency. The results are expected to strengthen Korea’s national capacity for digital environmental management, disaster response, and sustainable forest governance.
The project has been funded by Jeonju University.