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Evergreen Broad Leaved Forest Nanshan National Park Hunan China

The Future of Forestry: How China is Using AI and Drones to Monitor Trees

Scientists in China achieved a groundbreaking feat by employing laser-equipped drones to conduct the most comprehensive tree census ever recorded. The study, which uncovered an astonishing 142.6 billion trees across the country, represents a significant advancement in forest monitoring and ecological research. Precision Through LiDAR Technology Utilizing Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology, researchers mapped ...