In this paper, the application of ground penetrating radar (GPR) for the mapping of near surface tree roots is demonstrated. GPR enables tree roots to be mapped in a non-destructive and cost-effective manner and is therefore a useful prospecting tool in a variety of diverse subject fields including geohydrology, ecology and civil engineering. Case study examples are presented of how GPR can play a role in detecting and quantifying subsurface biomass and also how GPR can be used to discriminate between subsurface roots and man-made utilities.
Reference:
Van Schoor, M. and Colvin, C. 2009. Tree root mapping with ground penetrating radar. 11th South African Geophysical Association (SAGA) Biennial Conference and Exhibition. Swaziland, 16-18 September 2009, pp 1-4
Van Schoor, A. M., & Colvin, C. (2009). Tree root mapping with ground penetrating radar. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3622
Van Schoor, Abraham M, and C Colvin. "Tree root mapping with ground penetrating radar." (2009): http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3622
Van Schoor AM, Colvin C, Tree root mapping with ground penetrating radar; 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3622 .
