Estimating forest aboveground biomass by low density lidar data in mixed broad-leaved forests in the Italian Pre-Alps
Background: Estimation of forest biomass on the regional and global scale is of great importance. Many studies have demonstrated that lidar is an accurate tool for estimating forest aboveground biomass. However, results vary with forest types, terrain conditions and the quality of the lidar data....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2015-04-01
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Series: | Forest Ecosystems |
Online Access: | http://forestecosyst.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40663-015-0035-6 |