Inventorying cutover logging residues: A remote sensing approach

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to quantify the volume of logging residues within forest harvest blocks, using an airborne, remote sensing based method. The objective was to measure the volume using a field technique, and using remote sensing and then compare the two to see if remote sensing techniques are a viable alternative for logging residue volume estimation. An essential piece of knowledge for infrastructure investment is the amount and quality of fuel available.