Use of satellite remote sensing in Malaysian forestry and its potential |
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| Authors: | Kamaruzaman Jusoff G D Souza |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Center for Spatial Technologies and Remote Sensing (CSTARS) , University of California Davis , The Barn, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, USA;2. Department of Geography and the Human Environment , Tel Aviv University , P.O.B. 39040, Ramat‐Aviv, Tel‐Aviv, 69978, Israel akoltunov@ucdavis.edu;4. Department of Geography and the Human Environment , Tel Aviv University , P.O.B. 39040, Ramat‐Aviv, Tel‐Aviv, 69978, Israel;5. Center for Spatial Technologies and Remote Sensing (CSTARS) , University of California Davis , The Barn, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, USA |
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| Abstract: | The use of satellite remote sensing in Malaysian forestry and its potential are discussed under three headings (1) Application of satellite remote sensing in Malaysian forestry; (2) Current efforts in remote sensing research application; (3) Potentials of remote sensing techniques in monitoring logging operations and forest change; and remote sensing as a tool in rehabilitation and reforestation. It is concluded that there is a high potential of satellite remote sensing application in Malaysia, especially with the Landsat and SPOT data supported with aerial photographs. This is due to its fast delivery of relevant, timely and accurate information needed for sustainable forestry and a sound management decision. |
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