A Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing Framework for Developing Environmentally Sustainable Forest Access Roads in Canada's Northern Boreal Forest

获取木材资源的道路网是林业业务中最昂贵的方面之一。规划不当的森林道路也会造成严重的环境破坏。不符合标准的道路造成的影响包括土壤压实、侵蚀、排水系统改变、生境破碎和生境丧失。本建议试图通过创新的森林道路规划解决方案来解决森林道路发展的经济和环境成本。我们与Os-Arc Enterprises Ltd. （Os-Arc）合作，建议将最近的遥感发展与地理信息系统（GIS）技术相结合，建立一个预测模型工作流，促进木材通道规划。目标是为小型林业经营者提供数字解决方案，以便在道路调查活动之前对森林道路网络进行建模。采用这种方法将显著降低成本，同时提供道路布局、木材资源和环境危害的概要概述。通常由这种分析生成的数字产品可能包括基于栅格的3D景观模型；拟议道路网；森林类型、高度和密度信息；侵蚀危害;岩石地形;还有水生栖息地的问题。

Road networks for accessing timber resources are one of the most expensive aspects of forestry operations. Poorly planned forest roads can also result in significant environmental damage. Impacts arising from sub-standard roads can include soil compaction, erosion, drainage alterations, habitat fragmentation, and habitat loss. This proposal attempts to address the economic and environmental costs of forestry road development through innovative forest road planning solutions. Working in conjunction with Os-Arc Enterprises Ltd. (Os-Arc), we propose combining recent remote sensing developments with geographic information system (GIS) technology to build a predictive model workflow that facilitates timber access road planning. The objective will be to equip small forestry operators with digital solutions for modelling forest road networks in advance of road survey activities. Adoption of this approach will result in significant cost reductions while providing a synoptic overview of road layout, timber resources, and environmental hazards. Digital products routinely generated from this analysis may include raster-based 3D landscape models; proposed road networks; forest type, height, and density information; erosion hazards; rocky terrain; and aquatic habitat concerns.