Estimating Soil Displacement from Timber Extraction Trails in Steep Terrain: Application of an Unmanned Aircraft for 3D Modelling

Skid trails constructed for timber extraction in steep terrain constitute a serious environmental concern if not well planned, executed and ameliorated. Carrying out post-harvest surveys in monitoring constructed trails in such terrain is an onerous task for forest administrators, as hundreds of m...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Marek Pierzchała, Bruce Talbot, Rasmus Astrup
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-06-01
Series:Forests
Subjects:
UAV
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/5/6/1212