Success Stories

"The partnership between the Timber Industry Development Division (TIDD) and Xylorix has ushered in a new era of timber enforcement in Ghana. By co-developing advanced wood identification AI models through the Xylorix Platform, we have achieved a significant milestone in combating illegal logging and promoting sustainable forest management. Integrating these cutting-edge AI models into the Xylorix Inspector and Enforcer toolkits has revolutionized our ability to identify timber species swiftly and accurately in the field. This realtime capability has transformed a process that once relied heavily on laboratory analysis, empowering frontline officers with instant, data-driven insights to make informed decisions. This innovative technology not only strengthens regulatory enforcement but also sets a precedent for leveraging AI to tackle pressing environmental challenges. Our collaboration stands as a beacon of how international partnerships and technological advancements can drive meaningful progress. TIDD is honored to be at the forefront of this pioneering effort, championing a sustainable future for Ghana's forests and influencing best practices across the West African region."

"In this era of AI, all experts dream of having an automated solution for everyday challenges like instant wood ID. When I came across with the Xylorix apps I felt something would change the way we deal with the use of anatomical features to identify correctly timber shipments. As a wood anatomist from UEM-Mozambique, I was always tasked to train Forest Law Enforcement Officers to identify wood, especially in the field, where instant response is needed. Getting people to learn and understand wood anatomy is very old fashioned and academic approach disliked by most people who lack biological sciences background. After interacting with the Agritix (Xylorix team experts) guided us on how to digitize our wood ID handbook. Afterwards, identifying wood for forest officers became more interactive and friendly and cost effective, since no hardcopies of the handbook were no longer necessary. In Mozambique forest sector Xylorix apps, especially the semi-automated Pocketwood is being increasingly used nationwide to carry out a very effective screening of CITES listed timbers before export."

"I am a Wood Anatomist. I have had the unique opportunity working with Agritix to build wood identification AI models on Agritix Xylorix Platform for rapid identification of tropical Africa hardwoods on a USFS West Africa anti-timber West Africa Program. As a result I engaged a number of law enforcement staff of Eaux et Forest of Senegal, the Forest Development Authority of Liberia, University of Liberia, Ghana Customs Service and the Timber Industry Development Division of the Forestry Commission of Ghana. I find the Xylorix platform user friendly and provide wood identification in a very fast manner. The Agritix Staff are on top of their job, provide answers to questions and provide feedbacks in a timely manner. The Agritix Wood identification AI models are great tools for combating timber trafficking in West Africa. I look forward to continue working with Agritix. Thanks for the opportunity to work with your great team!"

" I Dr. Satish Kumar Sinha, presently working as an Associate Professor (Wood Science and Technology) in the Department of Forest Products and Utilization, College of Forestry, Navsari agricultural University, Navsari, I have 18 years of experience in the field of Wood Science and Technology including wood anatomy and wood testing. I have worked as a Co-PI in research projects pertaining to Forest Products and Utilization. Moreover, I was part of the World Bank, ICAR, NAHEP-CAAST sub-project on secondary agriculture in which I developed three models of wood identification for the species Teak (Tectona grandis L.f.), Malabar Neem (Melia dubia Cav.)  and Ardu (Ailanthus excelsa) on the xylorix platform. This platform is good for quick identification of woods of several species especially for wood merchants, custom officers,border patrol, timber traders and even farmers. I got an opportunity to work in the Xylorix group to develop the above three models. I appreciate this firm for innovative work. I started using this Xylorix Inspector App as a skill development for UG and PG student's practicals as a part of syllabus 'modern wood identification techniques'. This platform is also helpful to identify the woods of different wood based industries including saw mills. I wish the Xylorix team to include many more species in the models for subsequent utilization. I wish Xylorix team for future endeavours"

"Innovante et révolutionnaire, cette application smartphone est la première à pouvoir identifier les essences de bois grâce à l’Intelligence Artificielle. Résultat d’une collaboration fructueuse entre Agritix, FCBA (Forêt Cellulose Bois-construction Ameublement) et le soutien financier du CODIFAB (Comité professionnel de développement des industries françaises de l’ameublement et du bois) des modèles de reconnaissance ont été développés pour neuf essences de bois. Ces essences représentent les plus couramment utilisées en France dans les secteurs de la menuiserie et du gros œuvre : Bossé, Chêne, Sapelli, Sipo, Douglas, Epicéa, Mélèze, Pins, Sapin. Ce système d’identification, véritable pionnier en France, a été salué lors du Salon de la construction et des travaux publics Artibat 2021, où il a été distingué parmi les nouveautés de l’année. L’application, dont le potentiel est déjà reconnu, devrait bientôt s’enrichir de nouveaux modèles de reconnaissance, ce qui aura un impact considérable sur l’industrie du bois en Europe. Non seulement elle permettra une meilleure gestion des ressources, mais elle jouera également un rôle essentiel dans la préservation de la biodiversité en facilitant une exploitation plus durable et responsable des essences forestières."

"For quite some time now, we’ve been partnering with Xylorix, and it’s been an incredibly enriching journey. Mexico is home to an astonishing diversity of plant life, yet it’s surprising how few wood collections we have in our country—and even fewer specialists in wood identification. This gap likely stems from the immense challenge of navigating the vast variability of wood traits and the painstaking process of creating wood sections. But here’s where things get exciting: with the arrival of AI tools like Xylorix, we’re confident that more students will be drawn to the fascinating world of wood identification. This field is not only scientifically captivating but also critically important. By training more specialized eyes, we can make a real impact—like helping to combat illegal timber trade, for instance. Together, we’re unlocking the potential of technology to inspire the next generation of experts and protect our natural resources."

"The University of Antananarivo Madagascar, had had the greatest experience with xylorix plateforme, It was highly relevant for our work at the plant anatomy lab, more so now that we are about to engage in computing wood automatised identification. Enrolling in this plateforme brought further clarity on what opportunities to explore wood structure in order to scale up efforts for natural resource-based sustainable development. Knowledge sharing with all steakholders is key to accelerated implementation of conservation mechanisms. The use of the plateform will help strengthen, expand, and further develop the collaborative relationships between our partners, operators, forest manager, service providers, technical specialists, and the local community for the benefit of forest management sustainability.-"