Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=53470#.VMX5ZizQrzE Author(s) Mwangi James Kinyanjui 1,2* , Ngugi John Kigomo 3 , Kamau Miriam Wambui 1,4 , Nderitu Joel Kariuki 1,4 , Nyanjui Charles 1,4 , Nganga John Macharia 1,4 , Ojijo William Odidi 1,4 , Ashiono Fredrick 1,4 , Owate Augustine Omamo 1,4 , Ndirangu Monicah Katumbi 1,4 Affiliation(s) 1 Department of Forestry, School of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, Karatina University, Karatina, Kenya . 2 Department of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing, Nairobi, Kenya . 3 Kenya Forest Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya . 4 Kenya Forest Service, Nairobi, Kenya . ABSTRACT This study was designed to use LiDAR data to research tree heights in montane forest blocks of Kenya. It uses a completely randomised block design to asses if differences exist in forest heights: 1) among montane forest blocks, 2) among Agro ecological zone...
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