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AI maps 339-514 billion North American trees for carbon monitoring

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A new study has mapped the density of large trees across North America, estimating between 339 and 514 billion such trees. This high-resolution map was created using artificial intelligence combined with extensive ground-based data. The research aims to provide a crucial tool for precise forest and carbon monitoring. AI

IMPACT Provides a new tool for environmental monitoring, potentially improving carbon sequestration estimates.

RANK_REASON The cluster describes a new study using AI and ground data to map tree density, which is a research output. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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AI maps 339-514 billion North American trees for carbon monitoring

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · Forestecosystems ·

    New study maps North American tree density: 339–514 billion large trees counted. Using # AI and massive ground data, this high-resolution map provides a key too

    New study maps North American tree density: 339–514 billion large trees counted. Using # AI and massive ground data, this high-resolution map provides a key tool for accurate # forest and # carbon monitoring. @ Forestecosystems https://www. sciencedirect.com/science/arti cle/pii/…

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