- In November 2023, according to an article published by Oxford University Press, a horizon scan identified developing issues that were likely to affect U.K. forest management over the next 50 years, highlighting the challenge of lack of standardization and data security issues for the precision forestry market. As precision forestry relies on data-driven technologies, inconsistent data standards can hinder integration and analysis, complicating forest management. In addition, the increased use of digital tools raised concerns over data security, posing risks of unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyberattacks, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive forestry information
- In June 2022, according to an article published by The Times of India, the Indian Council for Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) launched the National Working Plan Code-2023 (NWPC) with the India Forest Management Standards (IFMS) to standardize forest management across India. This initiative, was introduced on 'World Day to Combat Desertification & Drought,' faced the challenge of lack of standardization and data security issues. The need for consistent data collection could hinder data integration and analysis, while increased data handling raises concerns about data security, including risks of unauthorized access and cyberattacks
