Metrics of Lidar-Derived 3D Vegetation Structure Reveal Contrasting Effects of Horizontal and Vertical Forest Heterogeneity on Bird Species Richness

The structural heterogeneity of vegetation is a key factor for explaining animal diversity patterns at a local scale. Improvements in airborne light detection and ranging (lidar) technologies have enabled researchers to study forest 3D structure with increasing accuracy. Most structure–animal divers...

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Main Authors: Luis Carrasco, Xingli Giam, Monica Papeş, Kimberly S. Sheldon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Remote Sensing
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/11/7/743