3DForests

Using terrestrial laser scanning to examine forest change following disturbance

Presenter: Lisa Patrick Bentley

Presenter Status: Faculty

Academic Year: 22-23

Semester: Spring

Department: Biology

Funding Source/Sponsor: RSCAP

Other Funding Source/Program: CALFIRE, CSU ARI

Abstract:
The 3DForests Project aims to evaluate the use of remote sensing techniques to rapidly and more accurately estimate aboveground biomass (AGB) for a range of tree species and estimate crucial fuels parameters to help validate or refine fuel treatment tools and fire behavior models across diverse California forests. Here, I discuss the approaches and results from this work, with recommendations for how to move forward to continue to address these goals with future projects.