Forest Biometrics, Inventory, and Modelling of Growth and Yield

Dear Colleagues,

Data-gathering procedures applied in forest trees and stands constitute a fundamental step pertaining to the knowledge and sustainable use of these important resources. In an age where the well-being of humanity is in serious check due to the high reliance in fossil derived fuel and products, solutions based in renewable sources are highly desired. The natural variability of forests will require significant scientific advances in all areas pertaining to the knowledge of current standing stocks and how these stocks will change in the future. Thus, this Special Issue welcomes all studies (i.e., review and research articles) that bring new data and methods about: i) forest biometrics; ii) forest inventory procedures; iii) modeling of forest growth and yield. We welcome studies conducted in all types of trees (e.g., urban, isolated, in rural integration) and forests (e.g., natural, planted, productive, protective) and we particularly encourage studies from underreported areas, such as tropical forests located in low-income countries.

Prof. Dr. Antonio Carlos Ferraz Filho
Prof. Dr. Emanuel José Gomes De Araújo
Prof. Dr. Chris Cieszewski
Guest Editors

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