As government agencies across the United States respond to the effects of climate change, urbanization, and invasive species, it is critically important to develop a detailed understanding of a region’s canopy cover and green infrastructure.
As lidar and hyperspectral technologies become more affordable and easier to implement, state and local governments can take advantage of comprehensive datasets to inform their vegetation management programs.
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