MORFO's solution
Comprehensive ecological reforestation expertise for restoring tropical ecosystems.
A unique blend of forest engineering, computer vision and drones in 4 stages for complete high-quality large-scale forest ecosystem restoration, ready to be deployment anywhere in the world.
diagnosis
A detailed report of your land,
zone by zone.
MORFO analyzes the whole of your tropical land to identify areas to be restored, and build a planting strategy.
MORFO's diagnosis allows solutions to be adapted to effectively restore different lands, reducing the risk of failure.
Study soil quality and environmental conditions
Determine the required steps for effective restoration of your property.
Plan the planting of appropriate vegetation for each section of land.
Draw up a planting plan to maximize chances of success.
Lay the foundations for long-term monitoring by establishing an initial baseline.
planning
What to plant
We select the specific species to be planted, depending on the characteristics and needs of the site. Our catalog includes over 300 studied species.
Where to plant
In collaboration with local stakeholders, we carefully select the most suitable areas for planting.
how to plant
We precisely determine the optimum number of species and density of vegetation to be planted in order to ensure healthy, balanced development, taking into account site conditions and objectives.
planting
Once we have identified the best planting conditions for your plot, our team will plant meticulously selected species.
Efficiency
Our methodical approach ensures orderly, efficient implementation at every stage of a project. MORFO's drone technology enables planting up to 50 times faster than traditional methods, while also being safer.
Biodiversity
MORFO currently offers a catalog of over 300 studied species. For each project, we select at least 20 adapted species in partnership with recognized laboratories to ensure successful ecological restoration.
Complementarity
Our drones disperse seedpods, developed by our R&D team, for rapid, large-scale reforestation. When possible, up to 20% of our projects are carried out using manual planting, supporting the development of NGOs and local players in forest restoration and preservation.
Survival rate
Seedpods increase the survival rate of seedlings up to 80% in-lab, thus requiring fewer seeds. MORFO's solution enables the restoration of more hectares of degraded forest for a lower price.
monitoring
Hectares restored, trees planted, ecosystem growth, carbon sequestration... MORFO's forest monitoring helps to assess every aspect of your a forest's growth and health. We identify areas with high potential for improvement, and offer opportunities to strengthen forest ecosystem health, notably through targeted new plantations.
Monitoring using various tools
Drone and satellite imagery assess biomass and biodiversity thanks to AI. On-site analyses include drone imagery, soil quality and vegetation cover.
In-depth analyses
An initial diagnosis creates an inventory of species present and an analysis of the soil and climate. These studies determine and monitor restoration quality, biomass, biodiversity, carbon storage, and many others.
Regular, long-term monitoring
Restoration monitoring lasts from 5 to 30 years, depending on complexity, to ensure sustainable recovery. The first 3 years focus on the initial recovery phase, with semi-annual on-site analyses.
All your forest data in a single database
DASHBOARD
Our customers and their stakeholders get full access to a project’s dashboard with transparent data, imagery and reports.
This allows for real-time management, optimization, and monitoring of projects, boosting their potential impact and value.
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MORFO has developed a solution for large-scale ecological restoration of forest ecosystems. We restore areas that were previously forested and have been deforested, becoming unproductive. We focus on tropical and subtropical regions such as the Amazon Forest, the Atlantic Forest and the African Equatorial Forest.
MORFO's solution is a multi-stage reforestation process:
1 > Analysis
Firstly, data collected via drones, satellites and on-site analysis are used to diagnose the area to be reforested.
2 > Seed selection and collection
Suitable local or even endemic species are selected from an in-house catalog (i.e. previously studied and tested in the laboratory). They are then collected by local communities to best meet the needs of the ecosystem.
3 > Plantation
Our drones disperse seedpods that contain all the biological and nutritive elements required for long-term reforestation. A single drone can cover up to 50 hectares per day, planting 180 seedpods per minute, on steep, hard-to-reach, or dangerous terrain. This method is up to 100 times faster traditional reforestation solutions, and does not need a plant nursery.
4 > Forestry monitoring
Plantation growth is given special attention through biomass, biodiversity and carbon stock monitoring, using drone and satellite imagery, as well as on-site analysis.
Drones are a tool for scaling up forest restoration on two levels:
>Forest analysis and monitoring
Before planting, we use a variety of analysis methods to study the soils and characteristics of the area to be reforested. Some of these analyses include satellite imagery to obtain an overview of the area, and drone imagery with a more precise resolution for detailed information.
Data is then combined with our species catalog established to produce a planting scheme. Drones are used to geolocate species present before and after planting, enabling us to differentiate between different forest strata and accurately monitor vegetation growth.
>Drone seeding
We use custom agricultural drones capable of lifting fairly substantial loads and dispersing unique seedpods that we have developed with public laboratories and scientists. These drones are large, around 1.50 meters in diameter.
Our seeds are placed in seed capsules. These capsules contain all the biological and nutritional elements needed for long-term reforestation. We use drones to disperse and plant these capsules on site, ensuring effective and sustainable reforestation practices that benefit the environment.
The three main benefits of using capsules are:
> Seed protection
Seed capsules protect seeds from external factors, preserving their viability.
> Feeding during early stages of growth
Seed capsules provide essential nutrients to support seedlings during their early stages of development.
> Restoration of degraded soils
Our method helps to revitalize and revitalize impoverished soils, promoting the overall recovery of ecosystems.
MORFO devotes itself daily to research and development in our in-house laboratories and in collaboration with partners to carefully select the best seeds for each reforestation project. Our catalog currently includes over 600 species that have been studied or are currently under investigation. To be selected, species must meet a minimum of 13 criteria, some of which are mandatory while others are not.
In our laboratories, we achieve survival rates averaging 80% (from 55 to 100% depending on the species). The goal, by compiling our technologies and methods, is to get closer to this percentage rate on the field.
We pay particular attention forest growth and health by monitoring biomass, biodiversity, and carbon stocks, though in-depth regular analyses. This helps us diagnose any issues or low success rates so that they can be resolved, for example through future planting.
MORFO uses many tools to carry out accurate and regular monitoring: drone and satellite imagery, artificial intelligence, on-the-field analyses, and more.
MORFO reforestation monitoring is regular and long-term. It extends over a period of 5 to 30 years. This period varies according to the complexity and scale of the project, as well as conservation and preservation objectives.