The proposed solution is an integrated geospatial platform for monitoring and restoring forest ecosystems in the Sumy community, designed to provide systematic analysis of wildfire damage and to support data-driven environmental decision-making. The need for such a system is driven by the increasing scale of fires, growing anthropogenic pressure, the impacts of military operations in the region, and the absence of a centralized tool for recording, analysing, and forecasting ecological changes.
The foundation of the solution lies in the use of Sentinel-2 satellite imagery, including SWIR composites from September 2024, which enable rapid detection of damaged areas and tracking of wildfire dynamics in the Pushkarivske forestry and other forested areas of the community. The system provides the ability to compare imagery over time (17.09, 20.09, and 22.09.2024), which is essential for detecting changes in forest structure and evaluating the progression of fire-affected zones.
The project includes the development of an automated digital database of damaged forest plots, which will contain attribute information such as area, coordinates, forest type, and degree of damage. This database will serve as the basis for generating restoration maps, prioritizing environmental measures, and supporting decision-making by local authorities. Additionally, algorithms for assessing the risk of repeated ignition will be applied, incorporating meteorological factors (temperature, humidity, wind) and forestry indicators (density and type of stands).
An important component is the early warning system, which involves installing temperature and smoke sensors on observation towers capable of automatically transmitting alerts to forestry specialists and the State Emergency Service. The project also envisages the implementation of community-based monitoring tools that allow residents to report smoke, illegal logging, or other disturbances in forest areas. The creation of an open information dashboard will ensure transparency in restoration processes and environmental monitoring. Implementation plan:
1.    Deployment of the system in the Pushkarivske forestry, including testing satellite-based monitoring, forming initial GIS datasets, and establishing the sensor network.
2.    Integration of the platform with existing systems of local authorities, forestry enterprises, and emergency response services, ensuring seamless data exchange.
3.    Training of local authorities, students, and specialists in the use of satellite technologies, analytical methods, and digital tools for environmental monitoring.
4.    Expansion of the system to other parts of the Sumy community and additional regions affected by fires and military actions. 
Required resources. Project implementation requires ESA satellite data, GIS analysis software (QGIS, ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine), server infrastructure, sensor equipment, and a multidisciplinary team of specialists in GIS, forestry, ecology, analytics, and IT. Possible challenges. Key risks include limited access to territories due to ongoing military operations, weak mobile coverage in forested areas, potential damage to monitoring infrastructure, and the need for stable funding to ensure continuous operation of the platform.