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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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing
2015, 2015
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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