Principles of National Forest Inventory methods : theory practice, and examples from Estonia. / / Allan Sims

• Autore: Sims Allan
• Pubblicazione: Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2022]; ©2022
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (165 pages)
• Disciplina: 910.5
• Soggetto topico: Forest surveys
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Acronyms -- 1 Introduction of NFI and LULUCF -- 1.1 Purpose of an Inventory -- 1.2 Inventory Frequency -- 1.3 Single vs Multiple Land-Use Categories -- 1.4 LULUCF -- 1.4.1 Forest Land -- 1.4.2 Cropland -- 1.4.3 Grassland -- 1.4.4 Wetlands -- 1.4.5 Settlements -- 1.4.6 Other Land -- References -- 2 Definition and Uncertainty of Forests -- 2.1 Ecosystem Services in Forests -- 2.2 Definitions -- 2.3 Uncertainty -- 2.3.1 Crown Cover -- 2.4 Trees Growing Space -- 2.5 Uncertainty in Estimates -- References -- 3 Tree and Its Measurement -- 3.1 Introduction to Tree Measurement -- 3.2 Tree Diameter -- 3.3 Basal Area -- 3.4 Tree Height -- 3.5 Tree Taper -- 3.5.1 Measurement with Camera -- 3.5.2 Terrestrial Laser Scanner -- 3.6 Tree Volume -- 3.7 Annual Volume Increment -- 3.8 Tree Biomass -- 3.9 Tree Age -- References -- 4 Design of Sample Plots Methods -- 4.1 Basic Principles of Statistics -- 4.2 Pattern of Sample Plots Location -- 4.2.1 Simulations -- 4.3 Distribution of Land-Use Categories -- 4.4 Uncertainty in the Sampling of Hierarchical Structure -- 4.5 Distribution of Main Tree Species -- 4.6 Permanent and Temporary Plots -- 4.7 Resolution of Estimates -- 4.8 Size of Sample Plot -- 4.9 Changes Over Time -- 4.10 Types of Sample Plots -- 4.10.1 Inventory Variables -- 4.10.2 Biodiversity Attributes -- 4.11 LULUCF -- 4.11.1 Temporary Sample Plots -- 4.11.2 Forest Biomass Estimation -- References -- 5 Forest Statistics Preparation and Calculation -- 5.1 Share of Sample Plot -- 5.2 Site Index -- 5.3 Height Curve Model -- 5.4 Growing Stock Volume -- 5.4.1 Mean Growing Stock Volume -- 5.4.2 Growing Stock Volume in Mixed Stand -- 5.5 Age Distribution -- 5.6 Sampling Error of Estimate -- 5.7 Fellings -- 5.7.1 Accuracy Estimation -- 5.7.2 Use of Remote Sensing Data -- 5.8 LULUCF -- 5.8.1 Area and it Changes. ; 5.8.2 Biomass and Carbon -- References -- 6 Remeasurement of Sample Plots -- 6.1 Land-Use Category -- 6.2 Dependence of Uncertainty -- 6.3 Sample Plot -- 6.3.1 Diameter -- 6.3.2 Site Index -- 6.3.3 Dead and Lying Trees -- References -- 7 Remote Sensing Data and Methods in NFI -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 NFI as In-situ Data -- 7.3 Quality of Remote Sensing Results -- 7.3.1 Purpose of Maps -- 7.3.2 Accuracy of Maps -- 7.3.3 Pixel Size -- 7.3.4 Classification of Pixels -- 7.4 Consistency of Data -- 7.4.1 Aerial Laser Scanning -- 7.4.2 Multispectral Images -- 7.5 Accuracy -- 7.5.1 Aerial Laser Scanning -- 7.6 Terrestrial Laser Scanning -- 7.7 Maps Based on Remote Sensing Data -- 7.8 NFI and Remote Sensing Data Combination -- 7.9 Forest 3D Mapping -- References -- 8 Continuous NFI Design of a Sample Plot -- 8.1 Continuous Forestry Statistics -- 8.2 Changes Between Periods -- 8.3 Changes Detection -- 8.4 Temporary Plots -- References -- 9 NFI as Open Data Method -- 9.1 Purpose of Methods -- 9.1.1 Bias in Open Data? -- 9.1.2 Verification of Results -- 9.1.3 Inventory Variables -- 9.2 Type of Sample Plots -- 9.3 Methods to Use -- 9.3.1 Bayesian Statistics -- 9.3.2 Remote Sensing Data -- 9.3.3 Machine Learning -- 9.4 Felling Analysis -- 9.5 Temporal Analysis -- References -- 10 Analysis of Forest Dynamics with NFI Data -- 10.1 Statistical Forest Dynamics -- 10.2 Approaches for Modelling Forest Dynamics -- 10.2.1 Stock-Difference Method -- 10.2.2 Gain-Loss Method -- 10.3 Forest Dynamics -- 10.3.1 Forest Management -- 10.3.2 Tree Species and Age Class Transition -- 10.3.3 Afforestation and Deforestation -- 10.3.4 Damages -- 10.4 Modelling of Forest Dynamics -- 10.5 Stand Level Forest Dynamics -- 10.6 National Level Forest Dynamics -- References -- 11 Sustainable Forestry Analysis Method Based on Sample Plot Data -- 11.1 Analysis and Methods. ; 11.2 Forest Resources and Global Carbon Cycles -- 11.2.1 Indicator 1.1: Forest Area -- 11.2.2 Indicator 1.2: Growing Stock -- 11.2.3 Indicator 1.3: Age Structure and/or Diameter Distribution -- 11.2.4 Indicator 1.4: Forest Carbon -- 11.3 Forest Ecosystem Health and Vitality -- 11.3.1 Indicator 2.4: Forest Damage -- 11.4 Productive Functions of Forests -- 11.4.1 Indicator 3.1: Increment and Fellings -- 11.4.2 Indicator 3.2: Roundwood -- 11.5 Forests Biological Diversity -- 11.5.1 Indicator 4.1: Diversity of Tree Species -- 11.5.2 Indicator 4.2: Regeneration -- 11.5.3 Indicator 4.3: Naturalness -- 11.5.4 Indicator 4.4: Introduced Tree Species -- 11.5.5 Indicator 4.5: Deadwood -- 11.5.6 Indicator 4.9: Protected Forests -- 11.6 Protective Functions (Soil and Water) -- 11.6.1 Indicator 5.1: Protective Forests -- References.
• Titolo autorizzato: Principles of National Forest Inventory Methods
• ISBN: 9783031064050; 9783031064043
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910592990403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Managing Forest Ecosystems