Tree and Forest Measurement

Forests must be measured if they are to be managed and conserved properly. This book describes the essential principles of modern forest measurement, whether using simple hand-held equipment or sophisticated satellite imagery. It particularly focuses on measuring forest biomass over large forest are...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: West, P. W.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2015, 2015
Edition:3rd ed. 2015
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Measurements
  • Stem Diameter
  • Tree Height
  • Stem Volume
  • Stem Volume and Taper Functions
  • Biomass
  • Stand Measurement
  • Measuring Populations
  • Sampling Theory
  • Conducting an Inventory
  • The Plane Survey
  • Remote Sensing