M. Disney

Tree Surface Area Allometry

This study uses terrestrial laser scanning to measure tree surface areas, finding discrepancies between direct measurements and theoretical predictions, suggesting the need to revise allometric models.

Tree segmentation in airborne laser scanning data is only accurate for canopy trees

This study benchmarks tree segmentation algorithms using a new benchmark dataset, finding high accuracy for canopy trees but low accuracy for understory trees.

SimpleForest - a comprehensive tool for 3d reconstruction of trees from forest plot point clouds

SimpleForest automatically reconstructs 3D tree structures from point clouds, calculating forestry metrics with high accuracy using a novel correction method.

New insights into large tropical tree mass and structure from direct harvest and terrestrial lidar

The paper harvests and measures four large tropical trees to assess above-ground biomass (AGB) and compares destructive measurements with terrestrial lidar-based estimates, finding lidar more accurate.

The mechanical stability of the worlds tallest broadleaf trees

This study examines mechanical stability factors limiting tree height in tall tropical trees, finding that wind damage risk increases with height despite larger diameters, leading to a U-shaped mechanical risk curve.