forest mapping
Measuring Tree Height with a Pair of Satellites
Using synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data from two satellites, researchers developed a method for estimating tree canopy height.
Boreal Forests of North America are Shrinking
Boreal forests in North America are defying predictions of northward expansion in response to climate change.
Why Sierra Nevada Forests Are Becoming Climate Mismatched
Scientists found that many Sierra Nevada conifer forests are no longer suited to today's climate, increasing the risk of long-term forest decline.
Mapping Trees in West Africa
Researchers used high resolution satellite imagery and machine learning to map trees in West Africa.
Mapping Tropical Forest Quality from Satellite Data
Researchers have created high resolution maps of tropical forest quality using remotely sensed data from NASA satellites.
New GIS Dataset: Forest Carbon Stocks for the Western United States
Covering 11 states, this GIS dataset contains annual estimates of carbon stocks, fluxes, and productivity for Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Â
Mapping Where Planting Trees Can Help with Climate Change Mitigation
Researchers have mapped out where to plant trees to mitigate climate change.
First Data from NASA’s GEDI Program to 3D Map Forests
The first set of data that have returned have demonstrated GEDI is able to measure density of forests far better than previous satellite missions.
3D Map of Puerto Rico’s Forest Shows How Hurricane Maria Reduced Tree Height
Researchers who compared before and after LiDAR measurements of Puerto Rico's tropical forests found that Hurricane Maria damaged or uprooted 40-60% of the tallest trees.
Mapping Global Forest Biomass
The European Space Agency is using satellite radar data collected from their satellites to measure how much wood is in the world’s forests globally.
Tracking Deforestation by Measuring the Distance to the Nearest Forest
Using satellite images, researchers established a method of calculating the distance between any point in the continental United States and the nearest forested area.