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A new small area estimation algorithm to balance between statistical precision and scale / Cédric Vega in International journal of applied Earth observation and geoinformation, vol 97 (May 2021)  

Public [article]  inInternational journal of applied Earth observation and geoinformation > vol 97 (May 2021) . - n° 102303 Titre : A new small area estimation algorithm to balance between statistical precision and scale Type de document : Article/Communication Auteurs : Cédric Vega , Auteur ; Jean-Pierre Renaud, Auteur ; Ankit Sagar , Auteur ; Olivier Bouriaud , Auteur Année de publication : 2021 Projets : LUE / Université de Lorraine, DIABOLO / Packalen, Tuula, ARBRE/CHM-era / Jolly, Anne Article en page(s) : n° 102303 Note générale : bibliographie This research was funded by The French Environmental Management Agency (ADEME), grant number 16-60-C0007. The methods and algorithms for processing photogrammetric data were supported by DIABOLO project from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No 633464, as well as CHM-ERA project from the French National Research Agency (ANR) as part of the “Investissements d’Avenir” program (ANR-11-LABX-0002-01, Lab of Excellence ARBRE). Ankit Sagar received the financial support of the French PIA project “Lorraine Université d’Excellence”, reference ANR-15-IDEX-04-LUE, through the project Impact DeepSurf. Langues : Anglais (eng) Descripteur : [Termes descripteurs IGN] arbre BSP [Termes descripteurs IGN] capital sur pied [Termes descripteurs IGN] données auxiliaires [Termes descripteurs IGN] données de terrain [Termes descripteurs IGN] estimation bayesienne [Termes descripteurs IGN] inventaire forestier national (données France) [Termes descripteurs IGN] réduction d'échelle [Termes descripteurs IGN] seuillage [Termes descripteurs IGN] surface terrière [Vedettes matières IGN] Sylviculture Résumé : (auteur) Combining national forest inventory (NFI) data with auxiliary information allows downscaling and improving the precision of NFI estimates for small domains, where normally too few field plots are available to produce reliable estimates. In most situations, small domains represent administrative units that could greatly vary in size and forested area. In small and poorly sampled domains, the precision of estimates often drop below expected standards. To tackle this issue, we introduce a downscaling algorithm generating the smallest possible groups of domains satisfying prescribed sampling density and estimation error. The binary space partitioning algorithm recursively divides the population of domains in two groups while the prescribed precision conditions are fulfilled. The algorithm was tested on two major forest attributes (i.e. growing stock and basal area) in an area of 7,500 km2 dominated by hardwood forests in the centre of France. The estimation domains consisted in 157 municipalities. The field data included 819 NFI plots surveyed during a 5 years period. The auxiliary data consisted in 48 metrics derived from a forest map, photogrammetric models and Landsat images. A model-assisted framework was used for estimation. For each forest attribute, the best model was selected using a best-subset approach using a Bayesian Information Criteria. The retained models explained 58% and 41% of the observed variance for the growing stocks and basal areas respectively. The performance of the algorithm was evaluated using a minimum of 3 NFI points per domain and estimation errors varying from 10 to 50%. For a target estimation error set to 10%, the algorithm led to a limited number of estimation domains ( The algorithm provides a flexible estimation framework for small area estimation. The key advantages of the approach are relying on its capacity to produce estimations based on a preselected precision threshold and to produce results over the whole area of interest, avoiding areas without any estimates. The algorithm could also be used on any kind of polygon layers (not only administrative ones), provided that the field sampling design enable estimation. This makes the proposed algorithm a convenient tool notably for decision makers and forest managers. Numéro de notice : A2021-067 Affiliation des auteurs : LIF+Ext (2020- ) Thématique : FORET Nature : Article nature-HAL : ArtAvecCL-RevueIntern DOI : 10.1016/j.jag.2021.102303 date de publication en ligne : 25/01/2021 En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jag.2021.102303 Format de la ressource électronique : URL article Permalink : https://documentation.ensg.eu/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=96992 [article]

Tree extraction and estimation of walnut structure parameters using airborne LiDAR data / Javier Estornell in International journal of applied Earth observation and geoinformation, vol 96 (April 2021)  

Public [article]  inInternational journal of applied Earth observation and geoinformation > vol 96 (April 2021) . - n° 102273 Titre : Tree extraction and estimation of walnut structure parameters using airborne LiDAR data Type de document : Article/Communication Auteurs : Javier Estornell, Auteur ; Edyta Hadas, Auteur ; J. Marti, Auteur ; et al., Auteur Année de publication : 2021 Article en page(s) : n° 102273 Note générale : bibliographie Langues : Anglais (eng) Descripteur : [Vedettes matières IGN] Lasergrammétrie [Termes descripteurs IGN] canopée [Termes descripteurs IGN] classification par nuées dynamiques [Termes descripteurs IGN] dendrométrie [Termes descripteurs IGN] détection de contours [Termes descripteurs IGN] données lidar [Termes descripteurs IGN] données localisées 3D [Termes descripteurs IGN] Espagne [Termes descripteurs IGN] extraction d'arbres [Termes descripteurs IGN] houppier [Termes descripteurs IGN] Juglans regia [Termes descripteurs IGN] modèle numérique de terrain [Termes descripteurs IGN] plantation agricole [Termes descripteurs IGN] semis de points Résumé : (auteur) The development of new tools based on remote sensing data in agriculture contributes to cost reduction, increased production, and greater profitability. Airborne LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data show a significant potential for geometrically characterizing tree plantations. This study aims to develop a methodology to extract walnut (Juglans regia L.) crowns under leafless conditions using airborne LiDAR data. An original approach based on the alpha-shape algorithm, identification of local maxima, and k-means algorithms is developed to extract the crowns of walnut trees in a plot located in Viver (Eastern Spain) with 192 trees. In addition, stem diameter and volume, crown diameter, total height, and crown height were estimated from cloud metrics and other 2D parameters such as crown area, and diameter derived from LiDAR data. A correct identification was made of 178 trees (92.7%). For structure parameters, the most accurate results were obtained for crown diameter, stem diameter, and stem volume with coefficient of determination values (R2) equal to 0.95, 0.87 and 0.83; and RMSE values of 0.43 m (5.70%), 0.02 m (9.35%) and 0.016 m3 (21.55%), respectively. The models that gave the lowest R2 values were 0.69 for total height and 0.70 for crown height, with RMSE values of 0.84 m (12.4%) and 0.83 m (14.5%), respectively. A suitable definition of the central and lower parts of tree canopies was observed. Results of this study generate valuable information, which can be applied for improving the management of walnut plantations. Numéro de notice : A2021-239 Affiliation des auteurs : non IGN Thématique : FORET/IMAGERIE Nature : Article DOI : 10.1016/j.jag.2020.102273 date de publication en ligne : 13/12/2020 En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jag.2020.102273 Format de la ressource électronique : url article Permalink : https://documentation.ensg.eu/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=97265 [article]

Comparison of two parameter recovery methods for the transformation of Pinus sylvestris yield tables into a diameter distribution model / Francisco Mauro in Annals of Forest Science [en ligne], vol 78 n° 1 (March 2021)  

Public [article]  inAnnals of Forest Science [en ligne] > vol 78 n° 1 (March 2021) . - n° 12 Titre : Comparison of two parameter recovery methods for the transformation of Pinus sylvestris yield tables into a diameter distribution model Type de document : Article/Communication Auteurs : Francisco Mauro, Auteur ; Antonio Garcia-Abril, Auteur ; Esperanza Ayuga-Téllez, Auteur ; et al., Auteur Année de publication : 2021 Article en page(s) : n° 12 Note générale : bibliographie Langues : Anglais (eng) Descripteur : [Termes descripteurs IGN] analyse comparative [Termes descripteurs IGN] croissance végétale [Termes descripteurs IGN] densité de la végétation [Termes descripteurs IGN] diamètre à hauteur de poitrine [Termes descripteurs IGN] diamètre des arbres [Termes descripteurs IGN] distribution spatiale [Termes descripteurs IGN] Espagne [Termes descripteurs IGN] Pinus sylvestris [Termes descripteurs IGN] structure d'un peuplement forestier [Vedettes matières IGN] Sylviculture Résumé : (auteur) Key message: We successfully transformed Pinus sylvestris yield tables into diameter distribution models. The best results were obtained with the parameter recovery method based on both mean and quadratic mean diameter, which explained 70% of the variability of frequencies by diameter classes and provided better results in the analysis of errors. On the other hand, the method based on stand density, dominant diameter and quadratic mean diameter explained less variability of frequencies by diameter classes (64.4%). Context: Old datasets used to develop yield table models can be recovered to transform those yield tables into diameter distribution models that provide a more detailed description of size variability and forest structure. Methods: We compared two different parameter recovery methods, one based on both mean and quadratic mean diameter and another one based on dominant diameter, stand density and quadratic mean diameter and used a set of 104 even aged plots to analyze the performance of the said methods for the transformation of Pinus sylvestris L yield tables in central Spain into a diameter distribution model. Results: The parameter recovery method based on both mean and quadratic mean diameter explained 70% of the variability of frequencies by diameter classes and provided better results than the method based on stand density, dominant diameter and quadratic mean diameter that explained 64.4% of the variability of frequencies by diameter classes. However, more important than the method itself were the errors that propagated from the models predicting the different variables used in the parameter recovery. Conclusion: Based on the results from the analysis of errors by diameter classes, the method using both mean and quadratic mean diameter outperformed the method using dominant diameter, stand density and quadratic mean diameter and is the best option to transform P. sylvestris yield tables into diameter distribution models. Numéro de notice : A2021-164 Affiliation des auteurs : non IGN Thématique : FORET Nature : Article nature-HAL : ArtAvecCL-RevueIntern DOI : 10.1007/s13595-021-01028-5 date de publication en ligne : 28/01/2021 En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s13595-021-01028-5 Format de la ressource électronique : url article Permalink : https://documentation.ensg.eu/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=97094 [article]

Developing a site index model for P. Pinaster stands in NW Spain by combining bi-temporal ALS data and environmental data / Juan Guerra-Hernández in Forest ecology and management, vol 481 (February 2021)  

Public [article]  inForest ecology and management > vol 481 (February 2021) . - n° 118690 Titre : Developing a site index model for P. Pinaster stands in NW Spain by combining bi-temporal ALS data and environmental data Type de document : Article/Communication Auteurs : Juan Guerra-Hernández, Auteur ; Stefano Arellano-Pérez, Auteur ; Eduardo González-Ferreiro, Auteur ; et al., Auteur Année de publication : 2021 Article en page(s) : n° 118690 Note générale : bibliographie Langues : Anglais (eng) Descripteur : [Vedettes matières IGN] Lasergrammétrie [Termes descripteurs IGN] anomalie de croissance végétale [Termes descripteurs IGN] données lidar [Termes descripteurs IGN] données localisées 3D [Termes descripteurs IGN] échantillonnage [Termes descripteurs IGN] Galice (Espagne) [Termes descripteurs IGN] gestion forestière [Termes descripteurs IGN] hauteur des arbres [Termes descripteurs IGN] indice de végétation [Termes descripteurs IGN] inventaire forestier étranger (données) [Termes descripteurs IGN] lasergrammétrie [Termes descripteurs IGN] Pinus pinaster [Termes descripteurs IGN] régression multivariée par spline adaptative [Termes descripteurs IGN] série temporelle Résumé : (auteur) Site index (SI) is a common measure of forest site productivity, serving as a valuable baseline for forest management. The main objective of this study was to develop a SI model for Pinus pinaster Ait. in north-west Spain by combining bi–temporal, low–density airborne laser scanning (ALS) data (acquired in the periods 2009–2011 and 2015–2017) with climatic, edaphic and physiographical data. Site productivity, assessed by site quality curves, was modelled using an age-independent difference equation method based on ALS metrics and environmental variables. For the model development process, we used data from 156 sample plots in pure and even-aged P. pinaster stands distributed throughout Galicia (NW Spain) and measured in the Spanish National Forest Inventory (SNFI). The generalized algebraic difference approach (GADA) formulation was tested by using two different base equations for modelling the dominant height growth (ΔH) from ALS variables. The GADA formulation derived from the Bertalanffy’s base model produced the best estimates of dominant height (H) for P. pinaster stands in Galicia. Use of the proposed model to estimate ΔH for a new pine stand requires two ALS data sets for estimating site-specific (local) parameters. To enable use of the model when such information is not available, the relationship between the values of the site-specific parameter and environmental variables was described using Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines (MARS). Use of the MARS equation enabled us to develop spatially-explicit predictive maps of the site-specific parameter values, which can be used together with the GADA model to derive ΔH curves and SI estimates for P. pinaster stands in the whole study region. Numéro de notice : A2021-225 Affiliation des auteurs : non IGN Thématique : FORET/IMAGERIE Nature : Article DOI : 10.1016/j.foreco.2020.118690 date de publication en ligne : 01/11/2021 En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2020.118690 Format de la ressource électronique : url article Permalink : https://documentation.ensg.eu/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=97200 [article]

Forest height estimation using a single-pass airborne L-band polarimetric and interferometric SAR system and tomographic techniques / Yue Huang in Remote sensing, Vol 13 n° 3 (February 2021)  

Public [article]  inRemote sensing > Vol 13 n° 3 (February 2021) . - n° 487 Titre : Forest height estimation using a single-pass airborne L-band polarimetric and interferometric SAR system and tomographic techniques Type de document : Article/Communication Auteurs : Yue Huang, Auteur ; Qiaoping Zhang, Auteur ; Laurent Ferro-Famil, Auteur Année de publication : 2021 Article en page(s) : n° 487 Note générale : bibliographie Langues : Anglais (eng) Descripteur : [Vedettes matières IGN] Traitement d'image radar et applications [Termes descripteurs IGN] Alberta (Canada) [Termes descripteurs IGN] bande L [Termes descripteurs IGN] forêt boréale [Termes descripteurs IGN] hauteur des arbres [Termes descripteurs IGN] interféromètrie par radar à antenne synthétique [Termes descripteurs IGN] inventaire forestier (techniques et méthodes) [Termes descripteurs IGN] modèle numérique de surface [Termes descripteurs IGN] modèle numérique de terrain [Termes descripteurs IGN] polarimétrie radar [Termes descripteurs IGN] surveillance forestière [Termes descripteurs IGN] tomographie radar Résumé : (auteur) This paper addresses forest height estimation for boreal forests at the test site of Edson in Alberta, Canada, using dual-baseline PolInSAR dataset measured by Intermap’s single-pass system. This particular dataset is acquired by using both ping-pong and non-ping-pong modes, which permit forming a dual-baseline TomoSAR configuration, i.e., an extreme configuration for tomographic processing. A tomographic approach, based on polarimetric Capon and MUSIC estimators, is proposed to estimate the elevation of tree top and of underlying ground, and hence forest height is estimated. The resulting forest DTM and DSM over the test site are validated against LiDAR-derived estimates, demonstrating the undeniable capability of the single-pass L-band PolInSAR system for forest monitoring. Numéro de notice : A2021-200 Affiliation des auteurs : non IGN Thématique : FORET/IMAGERIE Nature : Article DOI : 10.3390/rs13030487 date de publication en ligne : 30/01/2021 En ligne : https://doi.org/10.3390/rs13030487 Format de la ressource électronique : url article Permalink : https://documentation.ensg.eu/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=97153 [article]

Long-term tree species population dynamics in Swiss forest reserves influenced by forest structure and climate / A.S. Mathys in Forest ecology and management, vol 481 (February 2021)  

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A regional spatiotemporal analysis of large magnitude snow avalanches using tree rings / Erich Peitzsch in Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, Vol 21 n° 2 (February 2021)  

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Tropical forest canopy height estimation from combined polarimetric SAR and LiDAR using machine-learning / Maryam Pourshamsi in ISPRS Journal of photogrammetry and remote sensing, Vol 172 (February 2021)  

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A density-based algorithm for the detection of individual trees from LiDAR data / Melissa Latella in Remote sensing, Vol 13 n° 2 (January 2021)  

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Individual tree diameter growth modeling system for Dalat pine (Pinus dalatensis Ferré) of the upland mixed tropical forests / Bao Huy in Forest ecology and management, vol 480 (15 January 2021)  

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Seeing the trees in the world’s forests: An extension of the forest transition concept / Jean-Daniel Bontemps (2021)  

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Topographic, edaphic and climate influences on aspen (Populus tremuloides) drought stress on an intermountain bunchgrass prairie / Andrew Neary in Forest ecology and management, vol 479 ([01/01/2021])  

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Turgor – a limiting factor for radial growth in mature conifers along an elevational gradient / Richard L. Peters in New phytologist, vol 229 n° 1 (January 2021)  

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Climate sensitive single tree growth modeling using a hierarchical Bayes approach and integrated nested Laplace approximations (INLA) for a distributed lag model / Arne Nothdurft in Forest ecology and management, vol 478 ([15/12/2020])  

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Competition overrides climate as trigger of growth decline in a mixed Fagaceae Mediterranean rear-edge forest / Alvaro Rubio-Cuadrado in Annals of Forest Science [en ligne], vol 77 n° 4 (December 2020)  

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