Automated forest mapping based on orthophotos

Automated mapping of forest extent based on orthophotos with 0,25m resolution has been conducted for several Austrian States. Guaranteed accuracies exceed 95% for biological forest extent as well as forest cover according to forest law. Minimum mapping units are 0,05 to 0,1ha.

Vorarlberg	Salzburg
Biological forest	Forest according to forest law
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