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This tool is part of the Boreal Ecosystem Recovery and Assessment (BERA) Project, and was developed by the Applied Geospatial Research Group.
Applied Geospatial Research Group. (2021). Forest Line Mapper: A tool for enhanced delineation and attribution of linear disturbances in forests [Computer software]. Calgary, AB, Canada.
FLM is a series of script tools for facilitating the high-resolution mapping and studying of forest lines (petroleum exploration corridors in forested areas) via processing canopy height models (LiDAR or photogrammetry derived raster images where pixel-values represent the ground-height of vegetation).
Given that the process of manually digitizing detailed small-scale (boreal) forest lines is slow and prone to human error, a semi-automated solution is preferred for large-scale application areas. Additionally, high-resolution CHMs allow for improved forest line spatial analysis.
This work is part of the Boreal Ecosystem Recovery and Assessment (BERA) project, and was supported by a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Collaborative Research and Development Grant (CRDPJ 469943-14) in conjunction with Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries, Cenovus Energy, ConocoPhillips Canada and Canadian Natural Resources.
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