Abstract
Laser scanner is becoming a common technique in creating forest inventory. In this study, one of the most portable laser scanners is used and applied to create forest inventory. Our study area is Nakagawa experimental forest of Hokkaido University. Twenty two research plots have been established to acquire the forest inventory data such as tree height, dbh (diameter at the breast height), crown base, and stem map from the laser data. Accuracy assessment of the laser measurement has been conducted to know the applicability of the portable laser. With this accuracy, the portable laser can be used as a practical tool for forest survey.
