Abstract

How trees sway and what it tells us about their overall vitality:
2026-02-09 to 2027-01-15
We propose monitoring forest health by tracking tree sway through seismic ground motion. This scalable, non-invasive method links wind-induced sway to tree stress, offering a low-maintenance alternative to conventional indicators.

Related People

Person Institute
Josefine Umlauft (PI) Universitaet Leipzig
Teja Kattenborn (Coapplicant) Universitaet Freiburg

Used Equipment

Device Amount
Cube3 extern 14
Trillium Compact 8
Mark L4C 10
Trillium Compact 20s 2

Location

[48.27° N, 7.88° E]