3D structural diversity in southern New Mexico (IMAGE)

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3D structural diversity in southern New Mexico

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These images contain 3D data collected by drone-mounted sensors. The images compare structural diversity in a native grassland (top) with an area invaded by shrubs after cattle grazing (bottom) in the Jornada Experimental Range of southern New Mexico. The invaded area shows higher structural diversity.

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Photo courtesy of Elizabeth LaRue/University of Texas at El Paso

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This image may be used in connection with news reports and publications describing or citing the special issue on structural diversity in the journal Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment.

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