The shape of trees: Reimagining forest ecology in three dimensions with remote sensing
How ecologists think about above‐ground forest structure and dynamics is fundamentally
shaped by the data we can collect. This has historically been limited to what is possible with …
shaped by the data we can collect. This has historically been limited to what is possible with …
Deciphering the fingerprint of disturbance on the three‐dimensional structure of the world's forests
T Jucker - New Phytologist, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Canopy gaps and the processes that generate them play an integral role in sha** the
structure and dynamics of forests. However, it is only with recent advances in remote …
structure and dynamics of forests. However, it is only with recent advances in remote …
Forest disturbance and growth processes are reflected in the geographical distribution of large canopy gaps across the Brazilian Amazon
Canopy gaps are openings in the forest canopy resulting from branch fall and tree mortality
events. The geographical distribution of large canopy gaps may reflect underlying variation …
events. The geographical distribution of large canopy gaps may reflect underlying variation …
Robust characterisation of forest structure from airborne laser scanning—A systematic assessment and sample workflow for ecologists
Forests display tremendous structural diversity, sha** carbon cycling, microclimates and
terrestrial habitats. An important tool for forest structure assessments are canopy height …
terrestrial habitats. An important tool for forest structure assessments are canopy height …
Quantifying patch size distributions of forest disturbances in protected areas across the European Alps
Aim Natural disturbances are key drivers of forest ecosystem dynamics and are highly
sensitive to global change. Despite their importance, central disturbance characteristics …
sensitive to global change. Despite their importance, central disturbance characteristics …
To what extent can UAV photogrammetry replicate UAV LiDAR to determine forest structure? A test in two contrasting tropical forests
Tropical forests are complex multi‐layered systems, with the height and three‐dimensional
(3D) structure of trees influencing the carbon and biodiversity they contain. Fine‐resolution …
(3D) structure of trees influencing the carbon and biodiversity they contain. Fine‐resolution …
Forest canopy height variation in relation to topography and forest types in central Japan with LiDAR
Spatial variations of maximum canopy height are key indicators of many ecosystem
processes such as above-ground biomass and productivity. With rapid advances in remote …
processes such as above-ground biomass and productivity. With rapid advances in remote …
Landscape patterns in stand-replacing disturbances across the world's forests
The spatial imprint of forest disturbances, which can result from a variety of anthropogenic
and natural causes, is important in sha** the form and function of the world's forests …
and natural causes, is important in sha** the form and function of the world's forests …
The effects of a moderate severity hurricane on gap characteristics in a longleaf pine (Pinus palustris Mill.) woodland
Modern forestry research emphasizes infusing management practices with an
understanding of natural disturbance regimes—often called ecological forestry. Forestry …
understanding of natural disturbance regimes—often called ecological forestry. Forestry …
Airborne laser scanning for quantifying criteria and indicators of sustainable forest management in Canada
Airborne laser scanning (ALS) has emerged as a technology capable of generating
descriptors of vegetation structure and best available terrain information. Research and …
descriptors of vegetation structure and best available terrain information. Research and …