Prof. Dr. Tobias Cremer
Professor of Forest Utilisation and Timber Markets
| Tobias.Cremer(at)hnee.de | |
| Phone | +49 3334 657-166 |
| Location | Forest Campus | Alfred-Möller-Straße 1 | 16225 Eberswalde |
| Room | 11.210 |
| Office Hours | by arrangement |
| Website | Head of Degree Programme International Forest Ecsystem Management |
| Course Website | Head of Degree Programme International Forest Ecsystem Management |
Climate-resilient agricultural trees for agroforestry systems in drought-prone regions
The three-year research project will investigate how trees and shrubs can be successfully established in agroforestry systems under increasingly extreme climatic conditions. The aim of the project is to close existing gaps in knowledge about climate-robust tree species/varieties and practicable planting qualities through field experiments. The investigations will contribute to gaining insights into the successful establishment of woody plant stands with long-term plant health and regular growth, thereby minimising replanting in agroforestry systems. The results will be made available to experts and practitioners in land management, thus enabling the "risk-minimised" and successful establishment of agroforestry systems in the future. The three-year research project will investigate how trees can be successfully established in agroforestry systems under increasingly extreme climatic conditions. The aim of the project is to close existing knowledge gaps on climate-resilient tree species/varieties and practicable planting qualities through field experiments. The investigations are intended to contribute to gaining insights into the successful establishment of tree stands with long-term plant health and regular growth, thereby minimising replanting in agroforestry systems. The results will be made available to experts and practitioners in land management, enabling the "risk-minimised" and successful establishment of agroforestry systems in the future. Fully automated indoor cultivation will allow seedlings to be produced independently of location, weather and season, which will both increase productivity and reduce transport emissions. Initial field trials will test the quality of the seedlings' growth.
The project contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): it supports the regeneration of forest ecosystems and reduces water consumption (SDG 6), strengthens industry and innovation (SDG 9), enables sustainable seedling production (SDG 12) and accelerates global reforestation measures (SDG 13 & 15). In addition, OrbiRoboTree's technologies can be easily adapted to other types of seedlings, for example to combat desertification in Mediterranean regions.
OrbiRoboTree
Forests in Germany and around the world are under considerable pressure, and existing reforestation measures are unable to sufficiently compensate for the damage that has been done. The OrbiRoboTree project is therefore investigating new methods for the indoor cultivation of tree seedlings in order to prepare them as well as possible for later planting in the open air. AI-supported robotics enables flexible handling of the plants, automatic loading of the system and efficient scaling of production.
The growing demand for tree seedlings exceeds the capacities of traditional seedling production, which is labour-intensive and requires a lot of space, time and resources. OrbiRoboTree addresses these problems by supplementing the OrbiPlant® system developed at Fraunhofer IME with versatile robotics to achieve complete automation. The vertical farming concept secures the plants, continuously aligns them optimally and improves light and nutrient supply. Aeroponic irrigation also reduces the consumption of water, fertiliser and pesticides. A robotic arm is equipped to pick up cuttings from disordered environments, insert them vertically into the OrbiPlant® system and, after the cultivation phase, carefully remove the rooted seedlings and feed them to a final post-treatment stage.
Fully automated indoor cultivation will enable seedlings to be produced independently of location, weather and season, which will both increase productivity and reduce transport emissions. Initial field trials will test the quality of the growth success.
The project contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): it supports the regeneration of forest ecosystems and reduces water consumption (SDG 6), strengthens industry and innovation (SDG 9), enables sustainable seedling production (SDG 12) and accelerates global reforestation measures (SDG 13 & 15). In addition, OrbiRoboTree's technologies can be easily adapted to other types of seedlings, for example to combat desertification in Mediterranean regions.
Roots & Robots – Analysis and evaluation of innovative methods for establishing young trees in agroforestry systems
The project investigates which methods are particularly successful in establishing young trees in agroforestry systems and how growth success can be increased. To this end, field trials are being conducted in collaboration with two Brandenburg-based companies, and the various establishment methods are being tested and analysed. At the same time, the project aims to further develop an autonomous weeding robot so that it can be used in agroforestry systems for the most efficient weed management possible in the future.
Domestication of non-timber forest products and diversification of cocoa systems in the Lake Bosomtwe Biosphere Reserve, Ghana
The project aims to improve the ecological resilience and livelihoods of local people through multifunctional forestry by researching and demonstrating various locally adapted agroforestry options for the Bosomtwe Lake Biosphere Reserve in Ghana.
Innovative, interdisciplinary raised hide construction
As part of the project, students from different universities and disciplines will come together in an interdisciplinary setting to rethink, plan and ultimately build the principle/object/product of a raised hide. Working in mixed teams and under supervision, the students will learn from each other through collaboration on a project (high seat), with the aim of ultimately building, exhibiting and/or using up to four high seats.
B4 Forschungsnetzwerk für Biobasiertes Bauen in der Region Berlin- Brandenburg
Der Bausektor muss sich grundlegend verändern –weg von einer energieintensiven und extraktiven hin zu einer verantwortungsbewussten, emissionsarmen und regenerativen Baupraxis. Eine biobasierte und regionale Baupraxis kann zeigen, wie durch die Kopplung von Bau-, Land- und Forstwirtschaft Städte und Ökosysteme synergetisch repariert werden können. Dafür ist eine transdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit aller Stakeholder*innen entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette notwendig. Das Forschungsnetzwerk B4 besteht aus zahlreichen Akteur*innen aus Industrie, Praxis, Wissenschaft, Politik und Gesellschaft in Berlin und Brandenburg, die sich für eine regionale und klimagerechte Transformation des Bausektors einsetzen.
ADAPTive forest resource management for a sustainable timber industry in the Brandenburg-Berlin region (ADAPT-Wald-Holz)
In this project, a group of young researchers is developing an adaptive forest-wood management system for the Brandenburg-Berlin region, using Scots pine as an example. The focus is on an ecosystem- and resource-friendly regional value chain – from forest management and wood supply to wood processing.
ReBuilt -Transformation Pathway Toward a Regenerative Built Environment
The ReBuilt -Transformation Pathway Toward a Regenerative Built Environment project is systematically researching this transformation, focusing on five main areas, including the transition to bio-based materials and circular construction practices. At the global level, the supply of bio-based building materials is being assessed, while at the regional level, transition pathways toward a regenerative built environment are being developed in four selected urban regions (Thimphu/Paro, Bhutan; Cape Town, South Africa; Potsdam/Berlin, Germany; Denpasar, Indonesia).
Intelliway - Condition monitoring and predictive maintenance for forest roads
The Intelliway joint project – condition monitoring and predictive maintenance for forest roads – aims to establish a nationwide digital twin for forest roads, including a continuous data chain in the process of monitoring, maintaining and using forest roads, as well as establishing an open standard in forest road construction. This should enable digital communication and the exchange of information between various applications, from condition monitoring to predictive maintenance of forest roads.
Biosphere Learning Laboratory Lake Bosomtwe
The project aims to establish a strong professional network of researchers and lecturers from three Ghanaian universities and the Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development around the Lake Bosomtwe Biosphere Reserve, one of three UNESCO biosphere reserves in Ghana, and to promote relevant, practice-oriented teaching and research by the participating institutions in the area.
Optimierung der Wald-Werk-Holzbereitstellungskette - durch Analyse, Bewertung und Weiterentwicklung von Rundholzmessverfahren und Logistikprozessen im Rohholzhandel
Ein Schwerpunkt des Projektes lag auf der Modellierung bzw. Simulation von Holzpoltern und ihrer Eigenschaften. Auf dieser Basis wurden relevante Einflussparameter auf die Umrechnungsfaktoren vom Raum- auf das Festmaß von Holzpolter analysiert. Damit können bestehende, recht grobe Umrechnungsfaktoren überarbeitet und einfacher an die tatsächlichen Gegebenheiten angepasst werden. Darüber hinaus wurde auf der Grundlage von Rindenanalysen an Kiefernstämmen ein einfacher Leitfaden zur praxisnahen Abschätzung des Rindenanteils von Holzpoltern erarbeitet.
Transformation for a Sustainable Future in South-East-Asia - TranSEA
The interdisciplinary competence centre "Transformation for a Sustainable Future in South-East Asia" (TranSEA) aims to promote the further development and expansion of academic partnerships in South-East Asia and to strengthen the networking of the diverse activities and projects in the region. There are currently cooperation projects with partner universities in Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. By bundling the various activities and projects in the region, the aim is to develop planned conceptual projects in a more strategic manner, tap into synergies and establish and further expand interdisciplinary cooperation with partner universities in a targeted manner.
Agriculture – real-world laboratory and teaching module
Agroforestry systems are a form of land use that combines agricultural production with the cultivation of trees or shrubs on the same area of land.
In 2017, HNEE set up a real-world laboratory for this purpose in cooperation with an agricultural business in the Löwenberger Land region. Designed as a long-term study, adaptation to climate change and increasing biodiversity on agricultural land play just as important a role here as the practicability and economic viability of this new form of land use.
Research Professorship
Professorship in Forest Utilisation and Timber Market
Dean of the Department of Forestry and Environment
Chair of the Senate of HNE Eberswalde
Vice-Dean of the Department of Forestry and Environment
Member of the Senate of HNE Eberswalde
Member of the Faculty Council of the Faculty of Forestry and Environment
DFWR Public Relations Committee
Standing Committee on the Framework Agreement for the Trade in Raw Timber in Germany (RVR)
(In the role of Chairman since February 2019)
Link to external publications page: Link
CREMER, T., MAJOR, F., BOAKYE AGYEMAN, Y. und ROTTIG, F. (2023): Making the most of a biosphere reserve. D+C Digital Monthly, August 2023, S. 29-30
LITSCHEL, J., BERENDT, F. und CREMER, T. (2023): Holzbauquote in Berlin-Brandenburg steigern. Holz-Zentralblatt, Nr. 35, S. 580
GRIMPE, J., LUCKE, S., LORENZ, T., BLOCH, R. und CREMER, T. (2022): Agroforst auf trockenen Böden. On-Farm-Versuch in Brandenburg. LUMBRICO, Ausgabe 11 (Edition der LOP - Landwirtschaft ohne Pflug), S. 41-45
LITSCHEL, J., BERENDT, F., CREMER, T. und WELP, M. (2022): Mit regenerativen Materialien zur Brandenburger Bauwende? Holz-Zentralblatt, Nr. 36, S. 608
METZGER, L., CREMER, T., LORENZ, T. und BLOCH, R. (2022): Innovative Lehre zur Agroforstwirtschaft. B&B Agrar 02/2022, S. 18-19
CREMER, T. und SPATHELF, P. (2021): Der Wald der Zukunft ist ein Mischwald. LAND aktiv - KLB Deutschland, S. 6-7.
BLASKO, L., VYHNALKOVA, Z. und CREMER, T. (2020): Fotooptické merania objemu dreva na zvyšovanie efektívnosti logistického reťazca na Štátnej lesnej správe Chorin (NSR). Proceedings der 'Konference Financovanie Lesy - Drevo' am 26.11.2020 in Zvolen, Slowakei, S. 18-28
CREMER, T. (2020): Zu Besuch bei den Nasenbeißern. Deutsches Bienen-Journal, 3, S. 66-68
AMOAH, M., CREMER, T., DADZIE, P.K., OHENE, M. und MARFO, O. (2019): Firewood collection and consumption practices and barriers to uptake of modern fuels among rural households in Ghana. International Forestry Review, Vol. 21 (2), S. 149-166
BLASKO, L., CREMER, T. und MESSINGEROVA, V. (2019): Fotoopticke meranie objemu dreva na odvoznom mieste. Lesnická práce, 6, S. 25-27
GUERICKE, M., MANN, C. und CREMER, T. (2017): 25 Jahre Fachbereich für Wald und Umwelt an der HNE. AFZ-Der Wald 15/2017, S. 43-45
MUND, J.-M., KATZ, N., KRAUSE, S. und CREMER, T. (2017): Hackschnitzelhaufenvermessung mittels Drohnentechnik. AFZ-DerWald 26/2017, S. 36-39
BLASKO, L. und CREMER, T. (2016): Pozadie zavedenia novej kvalitativnej sortimentacie suroveho dreva podl’a „Rahmenvereinbarung für den Rohholzhandel in Deutschland“ (RVR) v nemecku. Zprávy lesnického výzkumu - Reports of Forestry Research, 61 (4), S. 239-242
CREMER, T., BLASKO, L., HEROLD, P. und LEHMANN, C. (2016): Technische Spielerei oder neue, ernstzunehmende Alternative? Die fotooptische Vermessung von Kiefernstamm und -industrieholz mittels Smartphone-App. Proceedings der Forstwissenschaftlichen Tagung 2016 in Freiburg, S. 122
CREMER, T., SWE, T., DE VIVO, J., MURACH, D. und MUND, J.-P. (2016): Scientific cooperation to fight international challenges — Short rotation coppice development for the provision of firewood and hydrothermal carbonization of water hyacinth for hydrochar production in Myanmar. Proceedings zum Tropentag, Vienna, Austria, September 18-21, 2016
CREMER, T. DIETZ, H.-U., STAUDENMAIER, J., SAUTER, U.-H., STUHLMANN, C., IDE, M., KRISTIANSEN, L., GESSEL, M. und THIELE, T. (2016): RVR, Foto-Optik und Drohnentechnik — Nutzung innovativer Ansätze für die Holzsortierung und -vermessung der Zukunft. Tagungsführer zur 17. KWF-Tagung in Roding, S. 152-157
CREMER, T.: How best can agroforestry systems contribute to increasing climate resilience of agro-ecological systems - insights from Brandenburg, Germany. Vortrag im Rahmen des Sustainability Research + Innovation Congress 2024, in Zusammenarbeit mit den Sustainability Science Days, am 10. Juni 2024 an der Aalto University und der University of Helsinki in Finnland
DE MIGUEL DIEZ, F., BERENDT, F., ERHARDT, I. und CREMER, T.: Business Models for the valorization of forest road condition data. Vortrag im Rahmen des 8. Forest and Wood Innovation Forum am 14. März 2024 in Eberswalde
BERENDT, F., WENIG, C., EDER, M. und CREMER, T.: Rinde mit Potenzial. Vortrag im Rahmen der Forstwissenschaftlichen Tagung vom 11.-13. September 2023 in Dresden
BERENDT, F., DE MIGUEL DIEZ, F., EHRHARDT, I. und CREMER, T.: Nutzung digitaler Waldwegezustandsdaten für ein effizientes Waldwegemanagement. Vortrag im Rahmen der Forstwissenschaftlichen Tagung vom 11.-13. September 2023 in Dresden
CREMER, T.: Biomass from forestry as a raw material resource in times of climate change. Vortrag im Rahmen der 2nd International Scientific Conference „BRIDGE 2023“ am 09.-10. November in Prizren, Kosovo
CREMER, T.: The importance of mulitlateral collaboration to promote global sustainability. Vortrag im Rahmen der SIPAB Summit 2023, am 27. Oktober in Berlin
CREMER, T.: Waldbiomasse als Rohstoffquelle. Vortrag im Rahmen des 9. Fachtags "Wege zu mehr Klimaschutz" des Gymnasiums Steglitz, am 05. Oktober 2023 in Altkünkendorf
CREMER, T., LITSCHEL, J., BERENDT, F. und WELP, M.: Perspektiven von Schlüsselakteuren auf das Potenzial der Agroforstwirtschaft in Nordostdeutschland. Vortrag im Rahmen des 9. Forum Agroforstsysteme am 27.-28. September in Freiburg
CREMER, T., LITSCHEL, J., BERENDT, F. und WELP, M.: Agroforstpotenziale in Nordostdeutschland - Perspektiven und Wahrnehmungen von Schlüsselakteuren. Vortrag im Rahmen der Forstwissenschaftlichen Tagung vom 11.-13. September 2023 in Dresden
CREMER, T.: ADAPT-Wald Holz. Adaptive Forest Resource Management for a Sustainable Timber Industry in the Brandenburg Berlin Region. Vortrag im Rahmen des Wood Innovation Day 2023 am 22. Juni 2023 in Wittstock/ Dosse
CREMER, T.: Ressource Holz - Wo stehen wir 2023? Vortrag im Rahmen der Tagung "Ressource Holz – Forstlicher Unternehmertag 2023" am 19. April 2023 auf Schloss Hundisburg
CREMER, T., WELP, M., BERENDT, F. und LITSCHEL, J.: Biobasierte Baustoffe in Berlin Brandenburg: Potenzielle Verfügbarkeiten und Herausforderungen bei der Transformation von Land und Forstwirtschaft. Vortrag im Rahmen des Fachsymposiums: „Radikal Regional? Chancen und Grenzen einer regionalen, biobasierten Bauwirtschaft“ am 13. Februar 2023 in Potsdam
DE MIGUEL DIEZ, F., ACUNA, M., KNAPP, N., CREMER, T. und PURFÜRST, T.: Automatisierte LiDAR Methode zur Vermessung von Industrieholzpoltern. Vortrag im Rahmen der Forstwissenschaftlichen Tagung vom 11.-13. September 2023 in Dresden
GARCIA, G., CREMER, T. und MANN, C.: Scanning innovations for managing conflicts towards the sustainable supply of forest ecosystem services in the context of using forest biomass for biofuels. Vortrag im Rahmen der ECPR General Conference vom 04.-08. September 2023 in Prag
MARTETSCHLÄGER, L., SCHNAUTZ, C., BLOCH, R. und CREMER, T.: Baum der Erkenntnis. Agroforstsysteme als Thema in Studium und Ausbildung? Vortrag im Rahmen der Konferenz "Agroforst. Wozu und wie Äcker und Bäume kombinieren?" der Evangelischen Akademie Loccum vom 08.-10. November 2023 in Loccum
CREMER, T., KÖHN, H., GARCIA, G., LAMURA, M. und MANN, C.: Waldbiomasse für die Biokraftstoffherstellung. Vortrag im Rahmen der DBFZ Jahrestagung vom 21.-23. Juni 2022 in Leipzig
GARCIA, G., CREMER, T., MANN, C. und KÖHN, H.: Scanning innovations for managing conflicts towards the sustainable supply of forest ecosystem services in Germany and the European Union in the context of using forest biomass for biofuels. E-Poster (Mini-Oral) Presentation at the 30th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition (EUBCE), 09.-12. Mai 2022, Online
CREMER, T. und BLOCH, R.: Bäume und Büsche pflanzen auf Brandenburger Äckern - Was bringen Agroforstsysteme für den Klimaschutz? Präsentation im Rahmen der Vortragsreihe "Klimawandel & Bioökonomie: Neue Wege in der Region: Ermutigende Projekte aus Brandenburg" am 25. November 2021 an der VHS Schwedt, in Kooperation mit der Präsenzstelle Schwedt/Uckermark
CREMER, T., DE MIGUEL DIEZ, F., BERENDT, F. und BLASKO, L.: Accuracy of innovative wood pile measurement methods. Konferencja „Innowacyjne metody pomiaru drewna w leśnictwie i przemyśle drzewnym”, Poznan, Poland, 19. Oktober 2021
BERENDT, F. und CREMER, T.: Raummaß von Industrieholzpoltern: Genauigkeit und Reproduzierbarkeit von manuellen und fotooptischen Poltervermessungen. Forstwissenschaftliche Tagung in Freising/ München, 13.-15. September 2021
BERENDT, F. und CREMER, T.: Stack volume accuracy of broadleaved tree species. COFE-FORMEC 2021 – Forest Engineering Family: Growing Forward Together. Corvallis, OR, USA. 27.-30. September 2021
BLASKO, L., BERENDT, F., VYHNALIKOVA, Z, TOMIC, M. und CREMER, T.: SKUTOČNÝ OBJEM KÔRY AKO VEDĽAJŠÍ PRIEMYSELNÝ PRODUKT PRI PREDAJI DREVA V ŠTÁTNYCH LESOCH SPOLKOVEJ KRAJINY BRANDENBURSKA (Tatsächliches Rindenvolumen als weiteres Industrieprodukt beim Holzverkauf im Landesforstbetrieb Brandenburg). Vortrag im Rahmen der FINANCOVANIE 2021 LESY – DREVO (Finanzierung Wald - Holz) in Zvolen, Slowakei
CREMER, T., BLOCH, R., KAMPHOFF, T. und WODZINOWSKI, E.: 3 years of agroforestry implementation in Brandenburg – main findings, lessons learnt, outlook. 5th European Agroforestry Conference (EURAF), vom 17.-19. Mai 2021 in Nuoro, Sardinia bzw. Online
DE MIGUEL DIEZ, F., PETTENKOFER, T., PURFÜRST, T., TOLOSANA ESTEBAN, E., und CREMER, T.: Analysis of the influence of log parameters on the conversion factors for wood stacks using a novel 3-D simulation model. COFE-FORMEC 2021 – Forest Engineering Family: Growing Forward Together. Corvallis, OR, USA. 27.-30. September 2021
DE MIGUEL, DIEZ, F., REDER, S., WALLOR, E., BAHR, H., MUND, J.-P. und CREMER, T.: Long Range and High‐Speed Personal Laser Scanning (PLS) and Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) Technology in Roundwood Measurement. SilviLaser 2021. Wien, Österreich, 28.-30. September 2021
EHRHARDT, I., SCHMELZ, D. und CREMER, T.: Blockchain in Holzverkaufsprozessen - Potenziale für die Holzlogistik? 18. KWF-Tagung, Digitaler Fachkongress vom 21.-25. Juni 2021
ENGLER, B., CREMER, T. und PURFÜRST, T.: Stand und Perspektiven der fotooptischen Poltervermessung. Forstwissenschaftliche Tagung in Freising/ München, 13.-15. September 2021
BERENDT, F., PEGEL, E., BLASKO, L. und CREMER, T.: Bark characteristics of Scots pine logs. The 1st International Electronic Conference on Forests — Forests for a Better Future: Sustainability, Innovation, Interdisciplinarity
CREMER, T., DE MIGUEL DIEZ, F., BERENDT, F. und BLASKO, L.: Accuracy of photo-optical measurement of wood piles. The 1st International Electronic Conference on Forests — Forests for a Better Future: Sustainability, Innovation, Interdisciplinarity
DE MIGUEL DIEZ, F., TOLOSANA-ESTEBAN, E. und CREMER, T.: 3D-Simulation of wood stacks to analyze the influence of log properties on stack volume. The 1st International Electronic Conference on Forests — Forests for a Better Future: Sustainability, Innovation, Interdisciplinarity
Worum geht’s ... in der Agroforstwirtschaft Die ZEIT, Nr. 23, 23.05.2024
Mit Pappeln gegen die Steppe - Süddeutsche Zeitung Nr. 154, vom 07.07.2022, S. 13