Reference : The detection and characterization of broad-leaved forest canopy gaps: a regeneration pe...

	Document type :	Scientific congresses and symposiums : Poster
	Discipline(s) :	Life sciences : Environmental sciences & ecology
	To cite this reference:	http://hdl.handle.net/2268/130930

Title :	The detection and characterization of broad-leaved forest canopy gaps: a regeneration perspective
Language :	English
Author, co-author :	Bonnet, Stéphanie [Université de Liège - ULg > Forêts, Nature et Paysage > Gestion des ressources forestières et des milieux naturels >]
	Bauwens, Sébastien []
	Lehaire, François [Université de Liège - ULg > Forêts, Nature et Paysage > Gestion des ressources forestières et des milieux naturels >]
	Ligot, Gauthier [Université de Liège - ULg > Forêts, Nature et Paysage > Gestion des ressources forestières et des milieux naturels >]
	Lejeune, Philippe [Université de Liège - ULg > Forêts, Nature et Paysage > Gestion des ressources forestières et des milieux naturels >]
Publication date :	Sep-2012
Peer reviewed :	Yes
Audience :	International
Event name :	Silvilaser 2012
Event date :	du 17 octobre 2012 au 19 octobre 2012
Keywords :	[en] Gap ; Mapping ; LiDAR
Abstract :	[en] Canopy gaps are areas of high regeneration potential and, in uneven-aged forest, gaps are therefore places of particular care for the forest manager. Nevertheless the cartography and characterization of canopy gaps are complex issues. This paper addresses the fundamental question of the canopy gap definition: what is the minimal area, the maximal height of vegetation, type of regeneration, etc? From a regeneration point of view, canopy gaps can be defined as holes in the forest cover where light conditions are suitable for recruitment. As an active sensor, LiDAR has made it possible to tackle the problems of shadows and penetration into the canopy, typical of aerial images. This study investigates the cartography and characterization of forest canopy gaps as areas of natural regeneration.
Permalink :	http://hdl.handle.net/2268/130930

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