Fabien Wagner noted, "I am currently working on a model to map the tree canopy height of the entire Amazon forest using Planet NICFI images. The model can detect canopy height up to 45-50 meters. By inspecting the results, we can discover the tallest and largest trees in the entire Amazon." This indicates the project's significant capacity to identify major trees in a critical ecosystem.
Wagner reported, "I had previously searched the data for individual trees with a crown diameter of 50-55 meters, which to my knowledge, is the largest possible crown size observed in the Amazon. After finding a few trees in this range, I realized that, statistically, an even larger tree could exist." This demonstrates the potential for unprecedented discoveries in the rainforest.
He added, "That's when I expanded my search, bringing me to this exceptional specimen." This highlights the importance of broadening research parameters for new discoveries in biodiversity.
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