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¹Landscape Biodiversity Lab, Ecology Department, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, 59717, USA. hansen@montana.edu.

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New indices assess forest quality for conservation, moving beyond just forest extent. The Forest Structural Condition Index (SCI) and Forest Structural Integrity Index (FSII) identify high-quality, low-impact forests crucial for biodiversity.

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Area of Science:

Ecology
Remote Sensing
Conservation Science

Background:

Global forest extent maps are crucial for conservation but lack forest quality data.
Biodiversity and ecosystem services depend on forest quality, not just extent.
There is a global need for data on forest quality for conservation planning.

Purpose of the Study:

Introduce novel data products to assess forest quality globally.
Develop indices to identify structurally complex, intact forests.
Support conservation efforts by prioritizing "best of the last" forest stands.

Main Methods:

Developed the Forest Structural Condition Index (SCI) integrating canopy height, tree cover, and time since disturbance.
Validated SCI using airborne lidar-derived foliage height diversity estimates.
Created the Forest Structural Integrity Index (FSII) by overlaying human pressure data onto SCI.

Main Results:

The SCI effectively distinguishes primary forest characteristics from degraded stands.
The FSII identifies structurally complex forests with minimal human pressure.
These indices provide a global assessment of forest structural condition and integrity.

Conclusions:

The SCI and FSII address the critical need for global forest quality data.
These products advance conservation from focusing solely on extent to prioritizing forest quality.
The indices are vital for identifying and protecting biodiversity hotspots and ecosystem services.