Title: Near-Surface Sensing and Mapping for Site-Specific Operational Decisions in Precision Forestry
Abstract: The present study explores precision forestry concepts and technologies inthe context of forestry, forest management and silviculture. This paper looks primarily atthe case of plantation forestry. Many of the concepts and details of precision forestryapply to short-rotation fiber farms, non-industrial forests and mixed-use public forests;however, sufficient differences exist to warrant separate consideration of how precisionforestry applies to non-industrial plantation forestry. Through a process of interviews andexperience, we have cataloged the kinds of observational data collected by professionalforesters. Additionally, we have identified additional data that foresters would like tocollect, but heretofore have not had the technical capability to measure.<br><br>We have translated forester observation and human senses information into technicalterms and then surveyed the state of the art in sensor technology to match advancedsensors with the data needed. A literature review was conducted to determine the extentof research and commercial use that may be applicable to precision forestry in the Stateof Washington.
Publication Year: 2001
Publication Date: 2001-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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