Michez, A., Piegay, H., Toromanoff, F., Brogna, D., Bonnet, S., Lejeune, P.. 2013. LiDAR Derived Ecological Integrity Indicators for Riparian Zones: Application to the Houille River in Southern Belgium/Northern France: Ecological Indicators. Elsevier, Ltd., . 34, . 627-640

Analysis, Ecosystem, GIS, Riparian buffer, Rivers, Streams, Water quality, Methods, Riparian, Biodiversity, Biology, Mapping, Ecological services

This study presents an automated toolset that builds upon aerial LiDAR data to identify indicators of ecological integrity in riparian buffer zones. The tools were demonstrated using a case study of the Houille River (Belgium/France).