Tree and forest measurement / P.W. West.
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,
2015.
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| Edition: | Third edition. |
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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.