Beaver-Driven Peatland Ecotone Dynamics: Impoundment Detection Using Lidar and Geomorphon Analysis

This investigation focused on remotely detecting beaver impoundments and dams along the boreal-like peatland ecotones enmeshing Cranberry Glades Botanical Area, a National Natural Landmark in mountainous West Virginia, USA. Beaver (<i>Castor</i> spp.) are renowned for their role as ecosy...

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Main Authors: Troy P. Swift, Lisa M. Kennedy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Land
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/10/12/1333