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Mapping forest biomass in India through aerial photographs and nondestructive field sampling
A. K. Tiwari,J. S. Singh +1 more
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In this article, a method for mapping of forest biomass using black-and-white aerial photographs and non-destructive field sampling is described through a case study of Ladhiya subcatchment in Kumaun Himalaya, India.About:
This article is published in Applied Geography.The article was published on 1984-04-01. It has received 35 citations till now.read more
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The potential and challenge of remote sensing‐based biomass estimation
TL;DR: In this article, a review of previous research on remote sensing-based biomass estimation approaches and a discussion of existing issues influencing biomass estimation are valuable for further improving biomass estimation performance, especially in those study areas with complex forest stand structures and environmental conditions.
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Forest vegetation of the Himalaya
J. S. Singh,S. P. Singh +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a review dealing with the forest vegetation of the Himalaya with emphasis on: paleoecological, phytogeographical, and phytosociological aspects of vegetation; structural and functional features of forest ecosystem; and relationship between man and forests.
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Methods to Estimate Above-Ground Biomass and Carbon Stock in Natural Forests - A Review
TL;DR: A review and summarisation of the various methods and studies that were carried out to estimate the above-ground biomass of the forest is presented in this article, which gives us an idea of the potential to sequester and store carbon in the forest ecosystem.
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Decentralization for cost-effective conservation.
TL;DR: The long-run effects of the devolution on the cost of forest management and on forest conservation in the central Himalayas of India are studied.
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Structure and function of the Central Himalayan oak forests
S. P. Singh,J. S. Singh +1 more
TL;DR: Oak (Quercus spp.) forests represent the climax evergreen vegetation between 1000–3600 m in the Central Himalaya and phanerophytes prevail (50–60%).
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Plant sociology; the study of plant communities
TL;DR: The English translation of "Plant Sociology: the Study of Plant Communities" by Braun-Blanquet as mentioned in this paper is the most comprehensive exposition of the subject available in the English language.
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Quantitative and Dynamic Plant Ecology
TL;DR: Quantitative and dynamic plant ecology , Quantitative and Dynamic plant ecology, and quantitative and dynamic plants ecology .
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Primary production and turnover of organic matter in different forest ecosystems of the western pacific
Tatuo Kira,Tsunahide Shidei +1 more
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Dimension and production relations of trees and shrubs in the brookhaven forest, new york.
TL;DR: In this article, Woodwell et al. used the wood rings and bud-scale scars which mark annual increments of growth in some climates for assessment of current net production and nutrient movement in forests.