SCOLive : Collaborative Mapping of Olive Tree Diseases
- Creators
- Space for Climate Observatory
- Others:
- CAPG
- ARGANS-France
Description
The SCOLive project is a collaborative initiative that brings together stakeholders to map harmful diseases and pests affecting olive trees. The data collected will make it possible to study the environmental conditions conducive to these diseases, and facilitate the development of a predictive model for their anticipation and treatment.
Details
SCOLive uses a mobile application to effectively involve all stakeholders, including farmers and local authorities, in the collection and mapping of risks associated with olive diseases. With over 1000 participatory observations already recorded, the enthusiasm of French and international olive growers for this initiative is clear, underlining the importance of this collaborative approach.
The application collects geolocated, time-stamped data to map risks and provide advice on preventive measures. The model provides forecasts in two categories: short-term forecasts to anticipate treatments and mitigate the immediate effects of disease, and medium- and long-term forecasts to address the climatic consequences on olive tree health and geographical distribution, in line with IPCC objectives.
One of SCOlive's main strengths lies in its ability to contextualize "citizen" observations in their environment by directly exploiting spatial data (from Copernicus, Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-3). In addition, the use of artificial intelligence techniques, such as neural networks, enables spatial data to be analyzed and sophisticated predictive models to be developed.
Although initially tested in the Grasse region of France, the project has significant potential for geographic expansion.
More
To learn more about the application please explore Space for Climate Observatory website and the SCOLIVE platform. Website is available in English and French.