PointNet++ Based Individual Tree Species Classification from High-Density Mobile and Public LiDAR Data - Franklin Riera

This study evaluated a PointNet++ deep learning model for binary classification of Pinus sylvestris and Quercus pyrenaica using only LiDAR 3D point clouds. A balanced dataset of 160 trees achieved 91% accuracy, showing that geometric features alone can effectively discriminate species, highlighting the potential of lightweight AI models for forest inventories.