David L. Evans
Professor of Forestry
Department of Forestry
Mississippi State University
PhD in Forest Management/Remote Sensing
Louisiana State University, 1986
Web: www.cfr.msstate.edu
Email: devans@cfr.msstate.edu
Phone: 662-325-2796
Research Interests
Utilization of high-resolution imagery and LiDAR data in forest assessments for wildlife habitat suitability. This research involves determination of tree species composition and horizontal and vertical structure of forest stands through application of the above data types and geospatial modeling techniques.
Regional forest assessment and spatial ecology investigations. Study tree species site preferences, productivity, and distributions using forest Inventory data coupled with site-specific geospatial layers such as soils topography, climate and anthropogenic influences and infrastructure.
Utilization of high-resolution imagery and LiDAR data in forest assessments for wildlife habitat suitability. This research involves determination of tree species composition and horizontal and vertical structure of forest stands through application of the above data types and geospatial modeling techniques.
Regional forest assessment and spatial ecology investigations. Study tree species site preferences, productivity, and distributions using forest Inventory data coupled with site-specific geospatial layers such as soils topography, climate and anthropogenic influences and infrastructure.
Current Research Projects
Current research in uses of Spatial Information Technology (SIT) for forest assessment and management. SITs used in research include: remote sensing, geographic information systems (G1S) and global positioning systems (GPS). Specific research interests currently centered on high-resolution LiDAR and multi-spectral systems for forest inventory and monitoring.
Current research in uses of Spatial Information Technology (SIT) for forest assessment and management. SITs used in research include: remote sensing, geographic information systems (G1S) and global positioning systems (GPS). Specific research interests currently centered on high-resolution LiDAR and multi-spectral systems for forest inventory and monitoring.
Most Current Publications:
Fujisaki, I., D. L. Evans, R. J. Moorhead, D. W. Irby, M. J. Mohammadi-Aragh, S. D. Roberts, and P.D. Gerard. 2008. Stand Assessment through LiDAR-based Visualization using a Stereoscopic Display. Forest Science 54(1):1-7.
Wilkinson, D. W., R. C. Parker, and D. L. Evans. (accepted, in press [2008]) Change Detection Techniques for use in a Statewide Forest Inventory Program. Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing.
Cooke, W., K. Grala, D. Evans and C. Collins. 2007. Assessment of Pre- and post-Katrina Fuel Conditions as a Component of Fire Potential Modeling for Southern Mississippi. Journal of Forestry 105(8):389-397.
Fujisaki, I., D. L. Evans, R. J. Moorhead, D. W. Irby, M. J. Mohammadi-Aragh, S. D. Roberts, and P.D. Gerard. 2008. Stand Assessment through LiDAR-based Visualization using a Stereoscopic Display. Forest Science 54(1):1-7.
Wilkinson, D. W., R. C. Parker, and D. L. Evans. (accepted, in press [2008]) Change Detection Techniques for use in a Statewide Forest Inventory Program. Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing.
Cooke, W., K. Grala, D. Evans and C. Collins. 2007. Assessment of Pre- and post-Katrina Fuel Conditions as a Component of Fire Potential Modeling for Southern Mississippi. Journal of Forestry 105(8):389-397.
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