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Using LiDAR and Random Forest to improve deer habitat models in a managed forest landscape

• Reference: Shanley C. S., D. E. Eacker, C. P. Reynolds, B. M. B. Bennetsen, and S. L. Gilbert. 2021. Using LiDAR and Random Forest to improve deer habitat models in a managed forest landscape. Forest Ecology and Management 499:119580. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2021.119580
• Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
• Authors: Bonnie M. B. Bennetsen, Daniel R. Eacker, Sophie L. Gilbert, Conor P. Reynolds, Colin S. Shanley
• Funding Sources:
• Grants:
• GMUs or Areas: 02, 03, 04
• Keywords: Alaska, Forest restoration, LiDAR, Random Forest, Tongass National Forest, Wildlife habitat models, Odocoileus hemionus sitkensis, Sitka black-tailed deer
• Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2021.119580 (Offsite)
• Partners: Federal Aid-Wildlife Restoration Program, Edgerton Foundation, Wallace Research Foundation, Campion Foundation
• Primary Authors: Colin S. Shanley
• Programs: Wildlife Research
• Project Numbers:
• Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
• Regions: Region I - Southeast Alaska
• Species: Sitka Black-Tailed Deer
• Species Categories: Big Game, Mammals, Ungulates
• Title: Using LiDAR and Random Forest to improve deer habitat models in a managed forest landscape
• Topics: Habitat, Spatial Statistics
• Year: 2021

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