Use of GPS and GIS in hardwood forest inventory

C. J. Liu

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Use of GPS and GIS in hardwood forest inventory

Informally Refereed

Authors:

C. J. Liu

Year:

1999

Type:

Proceedings - Paper

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

In: Stringer, Jeffrey W.; Loftis, David L., eds. 1999. Proceedings, 12th central hardwood forest conference; 1999 February 28-March 1-2; Lexington, KY. Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-24. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station.

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Abstract

Recent advances in GPS satellite survey, geographic information systems, and a portable electronic distance measurement device are useful new tools which, when combined with classical tree measurement, timber volume calculation, statistical inventory procedures, provide a pathway for generating highly accurate digital timber stand information for effective forest management decision makings. This presentation describes the methods and procedures used in the design of an intensive timber inventory conducted in a mountainous forest watershed.

Parent Publication

12th Central Hardwood Forest Conference

Citation

Liu, C. J. 1999. Use of GPS and GIS in hardwood forest inventory. In: Stringer, Jeffrey W.; Loftis, David L., eds. 1999. Proceedings, 12th central hardwood forest conference; 1999 February 28-March 1-2; Lexington, KY. Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-24. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station. 293 p.