Large Scale Shrub Biomass Estimates for Multiple Purposes.

With the increase of forest fires in Portugal in recent decades, a significant part of woodlands is being converted into shrubland areas. : From an ecological point of view, woodlands and shrublands play an essential role, as they not only prevent soil erosion and desertification, but also contribute to soil protection, habitat preservation and restoration, and also increased biodiversity for carbon sequestration. Concerning the shrublands, the assessment of their biomass is essential for evaluating the fuel load and forest fire behavior and also beneficial for obtaining estimates of carbon and biomass for energy use.