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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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-03-01
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Series: | Remote Sensing |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/11/7/743 |