Photogrammetric techniques for the functional assessment of tree and forest resources in Khorezm, Uzbekistan [Elektronische Ressource] / vorgelegt von Alexander Tupitsa

Landwirtschaft _______________________________________________________________ Photogrammetric techniques for the functional assessment of tree and forest resources in Khorezm, Uzbekistan Inaugural-Dissertation zur Erlangung des Grades Doktor der Agrarwissenschaften (Dr. agr.) der Hohen Landwirtschaftlichen Fakultät der Rheinischen Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität zu Bonn vorgelegt am 9. Dezember 2009 von ALEXANDER TUPITSA aus TASCHKENT; UZBEKISTAN 1. Referent. Prof. Dr. Paul L. G. Vlek 2. Referent. PD Dr. Christopher Martius 3. Referent: Prof. Dr. Karl-Heinz Südekum Tag der Promotion: 23.03.2010 Erscheinungsjahr: 2010 Diese Dissertation ist auf dem Hochschulschriftenserver der ULB Bonn http://hss.ulb.uni-bonn.de/diss_online elektronisch publiziert ABSTRACT A system for inventorying and monitoring forests and tree plantings is indispensable for a proper management of this perennial vegetation. In the mid 1990s, the Government of Uzbekistan (GoU) launched various nationwide tree growing programs. Owing to limited funds and lack of a suitable methodology, the Main Forestry Department (MFD) has not been able to conduct a reliable and comprehensive forest inventory since 1991. On the other hand, photogrammetry combined with GIS-based tools has shown its value and accuracy for assisting in forest inventories worldwide.