PI: Hayes, Daniel (Forest Resources, UMaine) Sector: Forestry, Computer Science Partners: UMaine Fort Kent Abstract: Maine’s economy depends heavily on its forest resource base: it accounts for over 6% of the total GDP and has an estimated total annual economic impact of $8-10 billion. The sound, scientifically-based management of the forest resource requires a significant investment in inventory programs. read more Evaluating LiDAR Tools for Large-area Enhanced Forest Inventory Applications in Maine