1 The use of remote sensing techniques in operational forestry

This is the second part of two articles dedicated to the use of computer-based tools in the analysis of spatial information for forest management. The aim of this article is to illustrate forest practitioners the business opportunities brought by remote sensing in terms of data capture and monitoring forest resources in Britain. Some of these technologies are already mature tools ready for business use and may offer a cost-efficient source of information to address specific forest management issues. Some examples taken from our own experience at Forest Research are also included as showcases to exemplify these opportunities. 1