Oko Environmental needed comprehensive data to improve its reforestation projects. Learn how Aya Data’s AI model significantly boosted germination rates.
The Challenge
Oko Environmental, a company working to restore forests in West Africa to fight climate change, wanted to use drones and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve their reforestation projects. Their goal was to gather detailed information about tree growth, germination rates, and environmental risks like floods and fires. They needed a way to collect this data efficiently and use it to make better decisions.
While Oko Environmental recognized the potential effectiveness of drones and machine learning models to gather comprehensive data about their reforestation projects, they faced challenges in finding solutions to effectively capture and analyze data that could provide actionable insights.
The solution would need to enable them to collect drone data, process it using bespoke AI models, and finally present the collected and processed data via an easy-to-use interactive dashboard.
The Solution
Aya Data teamed up with Oko Environmental to create a solution that included:
1. Data Collection: Using drones, we captured high-resolution images and other environmental data from reforestation sites.
2. AI Model Development: Aya Data’s experts built a custom AI model to analyse this data. The AI could track key factors like tree growth, germination rates, and potential risks.
3. Interactive Dashboard: We developed an easy-to-use dashboard to display the insights from the AI model. This dashboard allowed Oko’s team to visualise and explore the data, helping them make informed decisions.
The Results
Our collaboration led to significant improvements for Oko Environmental:
- Higher Germination Rates: By identifying areas needing intervention, Oko increased germination rates from 72% to 94%.
- Better Decision Making: The insights from the dashboard helped Oko allocate resources more effectively and manage risks better.
- Greater Efficiency: Automated data collection and analysis reduced manual effort and sped up data processing.
The use of drones and AI not only made Oko’s reforestation projects more efficient but also demonstrated their commitment to sustainable practices and climate action.
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