Advances in animal ecology from 3D-LiDAR ecosystem mapping
The advent and recent advances of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) have enabled
accurate measurement of 3D ecosystem structure. Here, we review insights gained through …
accurate measurement of 3D ecosystem structure. Here, we review insights gained through …
Use and categorization of light detection and ranging vegetation metrics in avian diversity and species distribution research
Aim Vegetation structure is a key determinant of animal diversity and species distributions.
The introduction of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) has enabled the collection of …
The introduction of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) has enabled the collection of …
Comparison of canopy cover estimations from airborne LiDAR, aerial imagery, and satellite imagery
Canopy cover is an important forest structure parameter for many applications in ecology,
hydrology, and forest management. Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) is a promising tool …
hydrology, and forest management. Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) is a promising tool …
Regional mapping of vegetation structure for biodiversity monitoring using airborne lidar data
Vegetation structure is identified as an important biodiversity indicator providing the physical
environment that generates, supports, and maintains forest biodiversity. Airborne lidar …
environment that generates, supports, and maintains forest biodiversity. Airborne lidar …
Aboveground carbon loss associated with the spread of ghost forests as sea levels rise
Coastal forests sequester and store more carbon than their terrestrial counterparts but are at
greater risk of conversion due to sea level rise. Saltwater intrusion from sea level rise …
greater risk of conversion due to sea level rise. Saltwater intrusion from sea level rise …
Integrating forest structural diversity measurement into ecological research
The measurement of forest structure has evolved steadily due to advances in technology,
methodology, and theory. Such advances have greatly increased our capacity to describe …
methodology, and theory. Such advances have greatly increased our capacity to describe …
Leaf area density from airborne LiDAR: Comparing sensors and resolutions in a temperate broadleaf forest ecosystem
Forest processes that play an essential role in carbon sequestration, such as light use
efficiency, photosynthetic capacity, and trace gas exchange, are closely tied to the three …
efficiency, photosynthetic capacity, and trace gas exchange, are closely tied to the three …
Metrics of lidar-derived 3D vegetation structure reveal contrasting effects of horizontal and vertical forest heterogeneity on bird species richness
The structural heterogeneity of vegetation is a key factor for explaining animal diversity
patterns at a local scale. Improvements in airborne light detection and ranging (lidar) …
patterns at a local scale. Improvements in airborne light detection and ranging (lidar) …
Empirical estimation of dispersal resistance surfaces: a case study with red-cockaded woodpeckers
Persistence of wildlife populations depends on the degree to which landscape features
facilitate animal movements between isolated habitat patches. Due to limited data …
facilitate animal movements between isolated habitat patches. Due to limited data …
[HTML][HTML] Assessing biodiversity using forest structure indicators based on airborne laser scanning data
The role of forests in biodiversity assessment and planning is substantial as these
ecosystems support approximately 80% of the world's terrestrial biodiversity. Forests provide …
ecosystems support approximately 80% of the world's terrestrial biodiversity. Forests provide …