TreeArchTraits: an R package to analyse the architectural traits of trees using TLS data

Abstract

1AbstractThe architecture of trees is significantly influenced by their interactions, directly affecting their functioning and structural development. Different tree architectural indicators (TAT) have evolved, including these interactions’ measurements.Recent advances in Terrestrial Laser Scanning data collection make measuring the three-dimensional characteristics of trees more more efficient.The R packageTreeArchTraitsfacilitates the processing of three-dimensional tree characteristics obtained through Terrestrial Laser Scanning, enabling the computation of various indices.A set of trees belonging to different forest conditions was used to demonstrate theTreeArchTraitspotential for characterizing tree architectures.Abstract Figure