On the Use of Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) in the Mangrove Ecosystem. Estimation of Canopy Aboveground Biomass Density in Lian Batangas, Philippines

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Issue		EPJ Web Conf. Volume 362, 2026 31^st International Laser Radar Conference (ILRC 31) Held Together with the 22^nd Coherent Laser Radar Conference (CLRC 22)


Article Number		05008
Number of page(s)		3
Section		Lidar Techniques and Observations Related to Ocean Properties, Biosphere, and Ecosystems
DOI		https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202636205008
Published online		09 April 2026

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