Where are the large trees? A census of Sierra Nevada large trees to determine their frequency and spatial distribution across three large landscapes

•Used aerial lidar to census large trees across 3 Sierra Nevada landscapes (396 K ha).•Identified > 8 M trees ≥ 76.2 cm (≥30″) DBH & >2.7 M trees ≥ 101.6 cm DBH (≥40″).•Large tree distribution is aggregated in spatially complex patterns of patches.•Most large trees are in stands with high...

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Published in:	Forest ecology and management Vol. 546; p. 121351
Main Authors:	Kane, Van R., Bartl-Geller, Bryce N., Cova, Gina R., Chamberlain, Caden P., van Wagtendonk, Liz, North, Malcolm P.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier B.V 15.10.2023
Subjects:	Abies magnifica administrative management Airborne lidar canopy carbon sequestration conifers drought ecological function fire suppression forest ecology forest inventory Forest resilience habitats landscapes Large trees lidar montane forests mountains Patch structure Pinus ponderosa species Tall trees trees wildfires Tall trees Forest resilience Large trees Patch structure Airborne lidar
ISSN:	0378-1127, 1872-7042
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