Tree Counting
What is a Tree Counting Map?
A Tree Counting Map shows the contour of individual trees crown within an area of interest and their relative vigor. The map is produced using proprietary algorithms taking advantage of the spectral, spatial attributes of high spatial resolution satellite imagery.
How can the map be used?
The Tree Counting Map can be imported into a hand held GPS for scouting to rapidly locate problem areas, such as pine beetle infestation in the western slopes and wild fire, within the area of interest (generally at low plant vigor) and to take action through fertilizer, irrigation, herbicide application or mechanized tree removal after the cause of the problem is identified.
Product value
Current management consists of sending scouts on the field to randomly search problem areas, which is time consuming costly and inefficient. GeoSpatial Partners’ Tree Counting Map is used to estimate the volume of lumber and make replanting decision. It can also help plan scouting programs by identifying potential problem areas in the field, usually indicated by extreme plant vigor areas (low and high) on the map. The scout is then directed to those extreme areas to quickly identify the cause (soil fertility, irrigation, insect or pest) of the anomaly, thus saving time. The map can be calibrated for import into variable rate applicators to apply the recommended amount of fertilizer, water, herbicide, or pesticide at the exact area where the problem was detected, significantly saving in inputs cost when compared to blanket applications.
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