Forest degradation and biomass loss along the Chocó region of Colombia

Forest degradation and biomass loss along the Chocó region of Colombia

Abstract Background Wet tropical forests of Chocó, along the Pacific Coast of Colombia, are known for their high plant diversity and endemic species. With increasing pressure of degradation and deforestation, these forests have been prioritized for conservation and carbon offset through Reducing Emi...

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Main Authors: Victoria Meyer, Sassan Saatchi, António Ferraz, Liang Xu, Alvaro Duque, Mariano García, Jérôme Chave
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:Carbon Balance and Management
Subjects:
Lidar
Biomass
Forest height
Tropical forest
Remote sensing
Random forest
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13021-019-0117-9

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