A critical review of forest biomass estimation models, common mistakes and corrective measures

GW Sileshi - Forest Ecology and Management, 2014 - Elsevier
The choice of biomass estimation models (BEMs) is one of the most important sources of
uncertainty in quantifying forest biomass and carbon fluxes. This review was motivated by …

The importance of consistent global forest aboveground biomass product validation

L Duncanson, J Armston, M Disney, V Avitabile… - Surveys in …, 2019 - Springer
Several upcoming satellite missions have core science requirements to produce data for
accurate forest aboveground biomass mapping. Largely because of these mission datasets …

Whole‐tree nonstructural carbohydrate storage and seasonal dynamics in five temperate species

ME Furze, BA Huggett, DM Aubrecht, CD Stolz… - New …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Despite the importance of nonstructural carbohydrates (NSC) for growth and survival in
woody plants, we know little about whole‐tree NSC storage. The conventional theory …

Weighing trees with lasers: advances, challenges and opportunities

MI Disney, M Boni Vicari, A Burt, K Calders… - Interface …, 2018 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) is providing exciting new ways to quantify tree and forest
structure, particularly above-ground biomass (AGB). We show how TLS can address some …

Using terrestrial laser scanning data to estimate large tropical trees biomass and calibrate allometric models: A comparison with traditional destructive approach

S Momo Takoudjou, P Ploton, B Sonké… - Methods in Ecology …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Calibration of local, regional or global allometric equations to estimate biomass at the tree
level constitutes a significant burden on projects aiming at reducing Carbon emissions from …

Estimating forest aboveground biomass using Gaofen-1 images, Sentinel-1 images, and machine learning algorithms: A case study of the Dabie Mountain Region …

H Han, R Wan, B Li - Remote Sensing, 2021 - mdpi.com
Quantitatively mapping forest aboveground biomass (AGB) is of great significance for the
study of terrestrial carbon storage and global carbon cycles, and remote sensing-based data …

Guidelines for constructing allometric models for the prediction of woody biomass: how many individuals to harvest?

SH Roxburgh, KI Paul, D Clifford, JR England… - …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
The recent development of biomass markets and carbon trading has led to increasing
interest in obtaining accurate estimates of woody biomass production. Aboveground woody …

SMAP detects soil moisture under temperate forest canopies

A Colliander, MH Cosh, VR Kelly… - Geophysical …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Soil moisture dynamics in the presence of dense vegetation canopies are determinants of
ecosystem function and biogeochemical cycles, but the capability of existing spaceborne …

Innovations in ground and airborne technologies as reference and for training and validation: terrestrial laser scanning (TLS)

M Disney, A Burt, K Calders, C Schaaf, A Stovall - Surveys in Geophysics, 2019 - Springer
The use of terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) to provide accurate estimates of 3D forest canopy
structure and above-ground biomass (AGB) has developed rapidly. Here, we provide an …

Assessing the impact of pine wilt disease on aboveground carbon storage in planted Pinus massoniana Lamb. forests via remote sensing

X Wen, Y Hong, J Zhong, L Li, Q Ma, X Hu… - Science of the Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
The continuous spread of Bursaphelenchus xylophilus (Steiner and Buhrer) Nickle,
commonly known as the organism that causes pine wilt disease (PWD), has become a …