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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-12-01
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Series: | Remote Sensing |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/16/1/147 |