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Regional assessment of above-ground biomass using field, airborne light detection and ranging and satellite data integration

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Last updated 28/11/2025, see  corrigendum.


Valbuena, R., and Gamarra, J.G.P. 2025. Regional assessment of above-ground biomass using field, airborne light detection and ranging and satellite data integration – Methodological document. Rome, FAO.



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