Applications of LiDAR and Photogrammetry for Forests

Dear Colleagues,

Remote sensing technologies have revolutionized forest science. Over the past two decades, LiDAR (light detection and ranging) and photogrammetric methods have enabled detailed three-dimensional mapping of canopy structure, terrain, and vegetation, vastly expanding what can be learned about forests. In forestry, these techniques allow precise measurement of tree height, stem density, canopy cover, and terrain models, supporting applications from forest inventory to ecosystem monitoring. This Special Issue, “Applications of LiDAR and Photogrammetry for Forests”, invites original research and review papers that showcase recent advances and applications of these technologies for forest analysis. Topics include (but are not limited to) forest inventory and structural assessment using LiDAR and photogrammetry, biomass and carbon stock estimation, habitat mapping and biodiversity assessment, change detection in forested landscapes, fusion of LiDAR/photogrammetric data with other remote sensing imagery, and the use of UAV, airborne, and terrestrial LiDAR systems. We also welcome contributions on advances in point cloud processing, 3D reconstruction methods for forest monitoring, and novel methodologies or case studies demonstrating the value of LiDAR and photogrammetry in forestry. Submissions that address new analytical techniques, software tools, or interdisciplinary applications in these areas are particularly encouraged.

Dr. Azadeh Abdollahnejad
Dr. Dimitrios Panagiotidis
Guest Editors

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