Identifying Old-Growth Forests in Complex Landscapes: A New LiDAR-Based Estimation Framework and Conservation Implications

Old-growth forests provide many ecosystem services and benefits. However, they are becoming increasingly rare and thus are an urgent priority for conservation. Accurately mapping old-growth forests is a critical step in this process. Here, we used LiDAR, an improved individual tree crown delineation...

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Main Authors: Raphaël Trouvé, Ruizhu Jiang, Patrick J. Baker, Sabine Kasel, Craig R. Nitschke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Remote Sensing
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/16/1/147