Search Results - "Luther, Joan E."

Extending ALS-Based Mapping of Forest Attributes with Medium Resolution Satellite and Environmental Data by Luther, Joan E., Fournier, Richard A., van Lier, Olivier R., Bujold, Mélodie

“…Airborne laser scanner (ALS) data are used to map a range of forest inventory attributes at operational scales. However, when wall-to-wall ALS coverage is cost…”
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An information ecology approach to science–policy integration in adaptive management of social-ecological systems by Eddy, Brian G., Hearn, Brian, Luther, Joan E., van Zyll de Jong, Michael, Bowers, Wade, Parsons, Reg, Piercey, Douglas, Strickland, Guy, Wheeler, Barry

“…Adaptive management of social-ecological systems requires integration and collaboration among scientists, policy makers, practitioners, and stakeholders across…”
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Modelling lidar-derived estimates of forest attributes over space and time: A review of approaches and future trends by Coops, Nicholas C., Tompalski, Piotr, Goodbody, Tristan R.H., Queinnec, Martin, Luther, Joan E., Bolton, Douglas K., White, Joanne C., Wulder, Michael A., van Lier, Oliver R., Hermosilla, Txomin

“…Light detection and ranging (lidar) data acquired from airborne or spaceborne platforms have revolutionized measurement and mapping of forest attributes…”
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Spatially Explicit Large Area Biomass Estimation: Three Approaches Using Forest Inventory and Remotely Sensed Imagery in a GIS by Wulder, Michael A, White, Joanne C, Fournier, Richard A, Luther, Joan E, Magnussen, Steen

“…Forest inventory data often provide the required base data to enable the largearea mapping of biomass over a range of scales. However, spatially explicit…”
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Towards sustainable forestry: Using a spatial Bayesian belief network to quantify trade-offs among forest-related ecosystem services by Frizzle, Catherine, Fournier, Richard A., Trudel, Mélanie, Luther, Joan E.

“…Assessing trade-offs among ecosystem services (ESs) that are provided by forests is necessary to support decision-making and to minimize negative effects of…”
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Optimizing Landsat time series length for regional mapping of lidar-derived forest structure by Bolton, Douglas K., Tompalski, Piotr, Coops, Nicholas C., White, Joanne C., Wulder, Michael A., Hermosilla, Txomin, Queinnec, Martin, Luther, Joan E., van Lier, Olivier R., Fournier, Richard A., Woods, Murray, Treitz, Paul M., van Ewijk, Karin Y., Graham, George, Quist, Lauren

“…The value of combining Landsat time series and airborne laser scanning (ALS) data to produce regional maps of forest structure has been well documented…”
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Fine-scale three-dimensional modeling of boreal forest plots to improve forest characterization with remote sensing by Côté, Jean-François, Fournier, Richard A., Luther, Joan E., van Lier, Olivier R.

“…Improving the quality of information that can be obtained from forest inventories can enhance planning for the best use of forest resources. In this study, we…”
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Predicting wood fiber attributes using local-scale metrics from terrestrial LiDAR data: A case study of Newfoundland conifer species by Blanchette, Danny, Fournier, Richard A., Luther, Joan E., Côté, Jean-François

“…•We develop new structural metrics from terrestrial LiDAR data.•We test the ability of these metrics to estimate wood fiber attributes.•We identify explanatory…”
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Effect of scan angle on ALS metrics and area-based predictions of forest attributes for balsam fir dominated stands by van Lier, Olivier R, Luther, Joan E, White, Joanne C, Fournier, Richard A, Côté, Jean-François

“…Abstract In this study, we assessed the effect of airborne laser scanning (ALS) scan angle on point cloud metrics and the estimation of forest attributes in…”
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An approach to GIS-based multiple criteria decision analysis that integrates exploration and evaluation phases: Case study in a forest-dominated landscape by Greene, Randal, Luther, Joan E., Devillers, Rodolphe, Eddy, Brian

“…▶ Proposed new approach to GIS-based MCDA, combining exploration and evaluation. ▶ Developed custom software to demonstrate approach in the face of competing…”
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Extending Estimates of Tree and Tree Species Presence-Absence through Space and Time Using Landsat Composites by Guy E. I. Strickland, Joan E. Luther, Joanne C. White, Michael A. Wulder

“…We developed a methodology for extending estimates of the presence-absence of trees and several tree species contained in the Canadian National Forest…”
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Predicting wood quantity and quality attributes of balsam fir and black spruce using airborne laser scanner data by Luther, Joan E, Skinner, Randy, Fournier, Richard A, van Lier, Olivier R, Bowers, Wade W, Coté, Jean-François, Hopkinson, Chris, Moulton, Tim

“…The objective of this study was to determine whether a suite of wood quantity and quality attributes of balsam fir and black spruce forests could be predicted…”
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Development of an Index of Balsam Fir Vigor by Foliar Spectral Reflectance by Luther, Joan E., Carroll, Allan L.

“…The potential to measure indices of forest vigor from foliar spectral reflectance was assessed in a range of balsam fir conditions achieved through stand…”
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Using the Soil and Water Assessment Tool to develop a LiDAR-based index of the erosion regulation ecosystem service by Frizzle, Catherine, Fournier, Richard A., Trudel, Mélanie, Luther, Joan E.

“…•SWAT enabled the identification of potential explanatory variables for sediment yield.•Height of the 95th percentile of LiDAR data defined the cutovers most…”
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GIS-Based Multiple-Criteria Decision Analysis by Greene, Randal, Devillers, Rodolphe, Luther, Joan E., Eddy, Brian G.

“…Important and complex spatial decisions, such as allocating land to development or conservation‐oriented goals, require information and tools to aid in…”
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Development of a mapping framework for ecosystem services: The case of sediment control supply at a watershed scale in Newfoundland, Canada by Schmidt, Aurélie, Fournier, Richard A., Luther, Joan E., Trudel, Mélanie

“…•An ecosystem service mapping framework to support forest management decision-making.•Mapping the sediment control service at a sub-watershed scale.•Use of…”
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Assessing the impact of fine-scale structure on predicting wood fibre attributes of boreal conifer trees and forest plots by Côté, Jean-François, Luther, Joan E., Lenz, Patrick, Fournier, Richard A., van Lier, Olivier R.

“…•The impact of fine-scale structure on predicting wood fibre attributes was assessed.•An architectural model was applied to estimate detailed forest structure…”
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Forecasting the susceptibility and vulnerability of balsam fir stands to insect defoliation with Landsat Thematic Mapper data by Luther, Joan E., Franklin, Steven E., Hudak, John, Meades, John P.

“…The potential of remote sensing to aid in the forecast of insect defoliation and the associated impact on forest stands was tested by examining the…”
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Modelling avian habitat suitability in boreal forest using structural and spectral remote sensing data by Herniman, Sam, Coops, Nicholas C., Martin, Kathy, Thomas, Peter, Luther, Joan E., van Lier, Olivier R.

“…Avian species are often highlighted as key indicator species as they are easily and reliably studied, are sensitive to environmental change, and occupy a wide…”
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Advancing the application of remote sensing for forest information needs in Canada: Lessons learned from a national collaboration of university, industrial and government stakeholders by Coops, Nicholas C., Achim, Alexis, Arp, Paul, Bater, Christopher W., Caspersen, John P., Côté, Jean-François, Dech, Jeffery P., Dick, Adam R., van Ewijk, Karin, Fournier, Richard, Goodbody, Tristan R. H., Hennigar, Chris R., Leboeuf, Antoine, van Lier, Olivier R., Luther, Joan E., MacLean, David A., McCartney, Grant, Pelletier, Gaetan, Prieur, Jean-Francois, Tompalski, Piotr, Treitz, Paul M., White, Joanne C., Woods, Murray E.

“…Abstract only The Canadian forest sector requires detailed information regarding the amount and characteristics of the forest resource. To address these needs,…”
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