SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 25, 2025Interesting Engineering

142.6 billion trees counted by China using laser drones in massive eco-drive

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Laser sensors and drones helped researchers estimate 142.6 billion trees in China, mapping 540 square miles since 2015, which will aid in evaluating forest conditions, measuring carbon storage, and supporting China's goal to plant 100 billion trees by 2050.

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