**3.6. Usage of IR-based technologies in forestry sector**

The applications of NIR Spectroscopy have been used for the non-destructive quantitative analysis of the solid wood density, the moisture condition and the lignin content in the bulky wood of trees, to predict the stage of decay of decomposing leaves and for biosecurity inspection [34]. Investigations of allegations of illegal tree cutting may take advantage of this application in forensic sciences.
