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Modeling and mapping forest carrying capacity
Mark Kimsey, Director of the Intermountain Forestry Cooperative, discusses the modeling and mapping of forest carrying capacity, beginning with the historical context.
3D digital twins for forest monitoring and modeling
Research Scientists at the University of Idaho, Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Lincoln Laboratories, and 3DEO present an overview of the importance of 3D digital forest twins, the utility of different laser (LiDAR) sensors and platforms for creating digital twins, and an introduction to advancements in Geiger LiDAR and its role in forestry.
The influence of rock type on conifer species’ nutrition and biomass partitioning
Mark Kimsey, Director of the Intermountain Forestry Cooperative, explains the influence of rock type on conifer species’ nutrition and biomass partitioning.
Soil parent material: The role of earth’s skin on forest health
Soil is complex, posing challenges for measurement and management at scale. Mark Kimsey from the University of Idaho highlights the importance of monitoring soil properties in forest management. This has resulted in digital tools that help align management practices with the characteristics of soil parent material and climatic conditions.
The Intermountain Forestry Cooperative
The Intermountain Forestry Cooperative (IFC), based at the University of Idaho, plays a pivotal role in advancing sustainable forest management across the United States Intermountain West.
