I am looking for a dataset combining both lidar point cloud and individual tree inventory (positions, crown diameter,...) on a forested area.
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Where is the location you are looking for ? – PROBERT Dec 8 '16 at 16:37
There are a few websites that you can go to
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lidar Look at the External Links at the bottom
https://www.usgs.gov/science/science-explorer?lq=LIDAR
http://donnees4free.blogspot.com/2016/10/new-free-lidar-data-sources-list.html
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Thank you for your help ! It appears I don't have any trouble finding lidar data, but I can't find any tree inventory that fits my requirements... Do you think I can find something in EarthExplorer (i dont feel so...)? – Thomas Ristorcelli Dec 12 '16 at 8:15
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You would have to research it on how to use it with the LIDAR. I'd go google and it type it "Forest Inventory LIDAR" and it brings up a several list that you would have to read it. – PROBERT Dec 12 '16 at 15:43
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I haven't found a site that combines both tree inventory open data and LiDAR open data. You might have to compare the coverage of a number of unrelated sites and hope they coincide.
For LiDAR open data a good portal is OpenTopography, you can download small areas. I would encourage you to create an account as this will increase your download limit.
The US Interagency Elevation Inventory is a great portal as well. It will direct you to external data repositories but the coverage is awe inspiring.
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Thank you for your answer, in fact, I am fully aware of many free lidar data sources (I already have an opentopography account), but I struggle with the tree inventory part... – Thomas Ristorcelli Dec 12 '16 at 8:14
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