Estimating forest species composition using a multi-sensor approach

P.T. Wolter

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Estimating forest species composition using a multi-sensor approach

Informally Refereed

Authors:

P.T. Wolter

Year:

2009

Type:

Other

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

American Geophysical Union, Fall Meeting 2009. 90(52): Fall Meet. Suppl. abstract #B31A-0312.

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Abstract

The magnitude, duration, and frequency of forest disturbance caused by the spruce budworm and forest tent caterpillar has increased over the last century due to a shift in forest species composition linked to historical fire suppression, forest management, and pesticide application that has fostered the increase in dominance of host tree species. Modeling approaches are currently being used to understand and forecast potential management effects in changing insect disturbance trends.

Citation

Wolter, P.T. 2009. Estimating forest species composition using a multi-sensor approach. American Geophysical Union, Fall Meeting 2009. 90(52): Fall Meet. Suppl. abstract #B31A-0312.