The Marbled Murrelet is an endangered seabird that relies on forests for nesting. Traditionally, a species survey crew would be sent out to see if the species is present. However, that is labor and time intensive. This project explores using high resolution LiDAR data to determine the possibility of Marbled Murrelet habitat in the area. Using characteristics derived from the LiDAR data such as canopy height, density, etc. we can make calculate the probability of habitat in the area and confirm in person. LiDAR technology can be used to speed up the environmental analysis process in what is presently a costly and timely endeavor.
