Modeling forest lines and forest distribution patterns with remote-sensing data in a mountainous region of semiarid central Asia

Satellite images and digital elevation models provide an excellent database to analyze forest distribution patterns and forest limits in the mountain regions of semiarid central Asia on the regional scale. For the investigation area in the northern Tien Shan, a strong relationship between forest dis...

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Main Authors: M. Klinge, J. Böhner, S. Erasmi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2015-05-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/12/2893/2015/bg-12-2893-2015.pdf