Using digital terrain model and digital surface model for stands classification basing on their species and vertical structure

Sterenczak K., Bedkowski K. 2011. Wykorzystanie numerycznego modelu terenu i modelu pokrycia terenu do klasyfikacji drzewostanow na podstawie ich struktury pionowej i gatunkowej. Sylwan 155 (4): 219-227. Aim of the presented study was to use DTM, DSM and CHM, generated from LIDAR data acquired in two year seasons, for forest species composition and structure analysis. Study was carried out in Gluchow Forest District (central Poland). Obtained results proved that using a DSM and DTM or DSM, DTM and CHM classification enables to reach 71-79 % of accuracy in forest stands classification.