Multispectral Imagery Provides Benefits for Mapping Spruce Tree Decline Due to Bark Beetle Infestation When Acquired Late in the Season

Multispectral Imagery Provides Benefits for Mapping Spruce Tree Decline Due to Bark Beetle Infestation When Acquired Late in the Season

Climate change is increasing pest insects’ ability to reproduce as temperatures rise, resulting in vast tree mortality globally. Early information on pest infestation is urgently needed for timely decisions to mitigate the damage. We investigated the mapping of trees that were in decline due to Euro...

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Main Authors: Samuli Junttila, Roope Näsi, Niko Koivumäki, Mohammad Imangholiloo, Ninni Saarinen, Juha Raisio, Markus Holopainen, Hannu Hyyppä, Juha Hyyppä, Päivi Lyytikäinen-Saarenmaa, Mikko Vastaranta, Eija Honkavaara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Remote Sensing
Subjects:
unmanned aerial vehicle
remote sensing
Random Forest
pest insects
forest damages
tree vitality
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/14/4/909

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