China’s Tree Census Reveals 142.6 Billion Trees Using Innovative LiDAR Drones

China's Tree Census Reveals 142.6 Billion Trees Using Innovative LiDAR Drones

In a pioneering effort to assess the health and extent of its forests, China has conducted an extensive tree census, revealing a staggering total of 142.6 billion trees across the nation. This innovative study, spearheaded by Professor Qinghua Guo from Peking University’s Institute of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System, utilized advanced LiDAR (light detection and ranging) technology mounted … Read more