Data Dialogues - Daniel Ronen Co-Founder, UAVAid - From Drones to QR Codes: Building Data Infrastructure for Large-Scale Community Reforestation

Wednesday 10 June 2026, 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Venue

SkyLounge (Top floor, InfoLab21)

Open to

All Lancaster University (non-partner) students, Postgraduates, Public, Staff, Undergraduates

Registration

Registration not required - just turn up

Event Details

Large-scale reforestation programmes operating in infrastructure-constrained environments face major challenges of coordination, visibility, and verification. This talk examines the data systems and operational architecture developed through Project Sapling in Sierra Leone, and how these experiences are now informing the planned 30BY30 reforestation programme surrounding the Loma Mountains National Park. The presentation will explore how drones, QR-coded sapling identification, smartphone-based

Bring your lunch – we will provide drinks and cake!

Data Dialogues is an informal, discussion-driven event where members of the DSAIL and the broader university community share insights into their work, spark interdisciplinary conversations and explore potential collaborations. The focus is on interactive engagement rather than formal presentations—so no slides (or just a few, if needed)! Instead, the idea is to introduce your work in an accessible way, followed by an open discussion and Q&A with attendees.

Get fresh perspectives and think about new ways of approaching your own research, meet new people and explore potential research collaborations. Come be part of the DSAIL community!

Contact Details

Name Julia Carradus
Email

j.carradus1@lancaster.ac.uk