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Estimating number of trees, tree height and crown width using Lidar data

Daniel R. UngerArthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, Stephen F. Austin State University, Box 6109, SFA Station, Nacogdoches, TX75962, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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I-Kuai HungArthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, Stephen F. Austin State University, Box 6109, SFA Station, Nacogdoches, TX75962, USA
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Richard BrooksArthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, Stephen F. Austin State University, Box 6109, SFA Station, Nacogdoches, TX75962, USA
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Hans WilliamsArthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, Stephen F. Austin State University, Box 6109, SFA Station, Nacogdoches, TX75962, USA
Pages 227-238 | Received 02 Aug 2013, Accepted 17 Feb 2014, Published online: 24 Apr 2014

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