Use and categorization of Light Detection and Ranging vegetation metrics in avian diversity and species distribution research

By Tristan R. M. Bakx, Z. Koma, A. C. Seijmonsbergen, W. D. Kissling. Diversity and Distributions: A journal of biological invasions and biodiversity, 2019

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Vegetation structure is a key determinant of animal diversity and species distributions. The introduction of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) has enabled the collection of massive amounts of point cloud data for quantifying habitat structure at fine resolution. Here, we review the current use of LiDAR‐derived vegetation metrics in diversity and distribution research of birds, a key group for understanding animal–habitat relationships.

Subfields: Ecological Modeling, Environmental Engineering, Insect Science

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