A review of tree species classification based on airborne LiDAR data and applied classifiers

M Michałowska, J Rapiński - Remote Sensing, 2021 - mdpi.com
Remote sensing techniques, developed over the past four decades, have enabled large-
scale forest inventory. Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), as an active remote sensing …

[HTML][HTML] Assessing biodiversity using forest structure indicators based on airborne laser scanning data

J Toivonen, A Kangas, M Maltamo, M Kukkonen… - Forest Ecology and …, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

Evaluating the performance of photogrammetric products using fixed-wing UAV imagery over a mixed conifer–broadleaf forest: Comparison with airborne laser …

S Jayathunga, T Owari, S Tsuyuki - Remote Sensing, 2018 - mdpi.com
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and digital photogrammetric techniques are two recent
advances in remote sensing (RS) technology that are emerging as alternatives to high-cost …

Application of a novel multiscale global graph convolutional neural network to improve the accuracy of forest type classification using aerial photographs

H Pei, T Owari, S Tsuyuki, Y Zhong - Remote Sensing, 2023 - mdpi.com
The accurate classification of forest types is critical for sustainable forest management. In
this study, a novel multiscale global graph convolutional neural network (MSG-GCN) was …

Deriving stand structural complexity from airborne laser scanning data—what does it tell us about a forest?

D Seidel, P Annighöfer, M Ehbrecht, P Magdon… - Remote Sensing, 2020 - mdpi.com
The three-dimensional forest structure is an important driver of several ecosystem functions
and services. Recent advancements in laser scanning technologies have set the path to …

Improving the Estimation of Structural Parameters of a Mixed Conifer–Broadleaf Forest Using Structural, Textural, and Spectral Metrics Derived from Unmanned Aerial …

J Karthigesu, T Owari, S Tsuyuki, T Hiroshima - Remote Sensing, 2024 - mdpi.com
Forest structural parameters are crucial for assessing ecological functions and forest quality.
To improve the accuracy of estimating these parameters, various approaches based on …

The 30-year impact of post-windthrow management on the forest regeneration process in northern Japan

J Li, J Morimoto, W Hotta, SN Suzuki, T Owari… - Landscape and …, 2023 - Springer
The frequency and intensity of typhoons are expected to increase over time due to climate
change. These changes may expose forests to more windthrow in the future, and increasing …

Remotely Sensed Single Tree Data Enable the Determination of Habitat Thresholds for the Three-Toed Woodpecker (Picoides tridactylus)

K Zielewska-Büttner, M Heurich, J Müller, V Braunisch - Remote Sensing, 2018 - mdpi.com
Forest biodiversity conservation requires precise, area-wide information on the abundance
and distribution of key habitat structures at multiple spatial scales. We combined airborne …

Assessment of handheld mobile terrestrial laser scanning for estimating tree parameters

C Stal, J Verbeurgt, L De Sloover, A De Wulf - Journal of Forestry …, 2021 - Springer
Sustainable forest management heavily relies on the accurate estimation of tree parameters.
Among others, the diameter at breast height (DBH) is important for extracting the volume and …

Classification of forest vertical structure in south Korea from aerial orthophoto and lidar data using an artificial neural network

SK Kwon, HS Jung, WK Baek, D Kim - Applied Sciences, 2017 - mdpi.com
Every vegetation colony has its own vertical structure. Forest vertical structure is considered
as an important indicator of a forest's diversity and vitality. The vertical structure of a forest …