Random forest (RF) models were developed to estimate the biomass for the Pinus radiata
species in a region of the Basque Autonomous Community where this species has high …

Estimating forest structural attributes in planted forests is crucial for sustainably management
of forests and helps to understand the contributions of forests to global carbon storage. The …

[EN] Forest ecosystems provide a host of services and societal benefits, including carbon
storage, habitat for fauna, recreation, and provision of wood or non-wood products. In a …

Little research has focussed on the use of low point density airborne laser scanning (ALS)
technology in Mediterranean Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis Mill.) forest to derive key stand …

High spatial resolution imagery provided by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can yield
accurate and efficient estimation of tree dimensions and canopy structural variables at the …

Abstract Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) is a remote sensor able to extract three-
dimensional information. Environmental models in forest areas have been benefited by the …

Individual tree crown delineation is of great importance for forest inventory and
management. The increasing availability of high-resolution airborne light detection and …

In this study, we used data from a thinning trial conducted on 34 different sites and 102
sample plots established in pure and even-aged Pinus radiata and Pinus pinaster stands, to …

Vegetation biomass is a globally important climate-relevant terrestrial carbon pool and also
drives local hydrological systems via evapotranspiration. Vegetation biomass of individual …

The conservation of biological diversity is recognized as a fundamental component of
sustainable development, and forests contribute greatly to its preservation. Structural …