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Forest inventory: multiple data sources

How can a meaningful inventory of forest resources be undertaken cost-effectively across a land area as extensive and

Hyperspectral imagery for forests

Hyperspectral sensors carried by satellites can document up to 490 different wavelengths of sunlight (400 to 2,500 na

Individual tree approach to forest inventory

Most forest inventories in Canada are still produced largely through the interpretation of images and anchored by fie

Adopted NAD83(CSRS) Epochs

This table presents the reference epochs currently adopted by provincial and territorial geodetic agencies in Canada.

Aerial LiDAR and forest inventory monitoring

Forest cover map

Natural Resources Canada, with assistance from the Canadian Space Agency and in collaboration with the provinces, t

Remote sensing in forestry

Canadian Forest Service scientists have a long history of pioneering research in the use of remote sensing technologi

Terrestrial LiDAR and forest monitoring

Terrestrial or ground-based LiDAR systems are used for close-range, high-accuracy applications.

Benefits for forest planning and harvesting

Across Canada, landowners (usually the provinces) and land managers (often companies operating on public lands) are u

Enhanced forest inventory techniques

Any successful business requires a sound inventory of its stock, and forestry is no exception.