Tree vitality is an important indicator for describing forest conditions. Using terrestrial laserscanning (TLS), innovative methods are demonstrated for the efficient monitoring of tree vitality by investigating the reaction pattern of tree shape to environmental stress for species like Norway spruce (
Picea abies (L.) H. Karst), European beech (
Fagus sylvatica L.) and oak trees (
Quercus L.). Competition, drought, and defoliation led to stem form changes, decreasing crown size and stem growth, respectively. Iterative TLS surveys might improve measuring campaigns.
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Tree vitality is an important indicator for describing forest conditions. Using terrestrial laserscanning (TLS), innovative methods are demonstrated for the efficient monitoring of tree vitality by investigating the reaction pattern of tree shape to environmental stress for species like Norway spruce (
Picea abies (L.) H. Karst), European beech (
Fagus sylvatica L.) and oak trees (
Quercus L.). Competition, drought, and defoliation led to stem form changes, decreasing crown size and stem growth, re...
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