Forest Mapping, Modelling and Monitoring by Remote Sensing Technology
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Inventory, Modeling and Remote Sensing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 October 2026 | Viewed by 155
Special Issue Editor
Interests: forest remote sensing; sUAS; rangeland monitoring; ecosystem dynamics; GIS; spatiotemporal analysis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Forest ecosystems serve as the planet's primary life-support system by regulating the global climate, filtering the air and water we depend on, and sustaining terrestrial biodiversity. However, forests currently face unprecedented pressure from anthropogenic land-use practices that are escalating climate-induced stresses and intensifying disturbance patterns such as mega-fire and pest outbreaks. To manage these challenges, the need for precise, broad-scale, and high-frequency monitoring has never been more urgent. Recent advancements in remote sensing technology have revolutionized our ability to detect, monitor, and model forest dynamics, moving us from static observations to a multidimensional understanding of forest health and structural complexity. This evolution is driven by the integration of multi-source datasets such as LiDAR, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), multi-spectral and hyperspectral imaging, and high-resolution UAV-based platforms. Working together, these diverse technologies and modeling approaches allow for a multi-scale approach to improve forest management practices and increase global awareness of forest dynamics. This Special Issue focuses on the use of cutting-edge remote sensing technology to advance research in, and management of, forest mapping, monitoring, and modeling.
Prof. Dr. Steven L. Petersen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- forest management
- remote sensing
- satellite imagery
- sUAS
- time-change analysis
- vegetation monitoring
- forest classification and analysis
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