Artículos
2025
Impacts caused by the traffic of ground-based forest harvesting machinery: State of the art and future guidelines for Chile
Autores: Pastén, R., Contreras, M. , Thiers, O.
Geoderma Regional 40:e00939
Pastén, R., Contreras, M. , Thiers, O. 2025. Impacts caused by the traffic of ground-based forest harvesting machinery: State of the art and future guidelines for Chile. Geoderma Regional 40:e00939.
Artículos
2024
Skid trail network visualizer: A computational tool to generate skid trails created by ground-based timber harvesting machines and facilitate soil disturbance monitoring
Autores: Contreras, M. , Parra, C., Cárdenas, C., Hermosilla, C., Pastén, R., Aedo, D.
Computers and Electronics y Agriculture 225:109282
Contreras, M. , Parra, C., Cárdenas, C., Hermosilla, C., Pastén, R., Aedo, D. 2024. Skid trail network visualizer: A computational tool to generate skid trails created by ground-based timber harvesting machines and facilitate soil disturbance monitoring. Computers and Electronics y Agriculture 225:109282
Artículos
2023
Effect of climate change on the land rent of radiata pine plantations in Chile: Site productivity and forest fires
Autores: Labbé, R., Niklitschek, M., Contreras, M.
Forest Policy and Economics 156:103068
Labbé, R., Niklitschek, M., Contreras, M. 2023. Effect of climate change on the land rent of radiata pine plantations in Chile: Site productivity and forest fires. Forest Policy and Economics 156:103068.
Libros
2023
Impacto del cambio climático en plantaciones de Pinus radiata (D. Don).
Autores: Almonacid, N., Niklitschek, M., Contreras, M. , Labbé, R., Trincado, G., Valenzuela, C., Gajardo, J., Padilla, R., Droppelmann, F., Fernández, C., Iroumé, A., Barrientos, G.
Almonacid, N., Niklitschek, M., Contreras, M. , Labbé, R., Trincado, G., Valenzuela, C., Gajardo, J., Padilla, R., Droppelmann, F., Fernández, C., Iroumé, A., Barrientos, G. 2023. Impacto del cambio climático en plantaciones de Pinus radiata (D. Don). Cartografía e indicadores regionales. s. Universidad Austral de Chile. Valdivia, Chile. 276 p. ISBN 978-956-414-688-1.
Artículos
2022
Wood bioenergy for rural resilience: Suitable site selection and potential economic impacts in Appalachian Kentucky
Autores: Sena, K., Ochuodho, T.O., Agyeman, D.A., Contreras, M.A. , Niman, C., Eaton, D., Yang, J.
Forest Policy and Economics 145:102847
Sena, K., Ochuodho, T.O., Agyeman, D.A., Contreras, M.A. , Niman, C., Eaton, D., Yang, J. 2022. Wood bioenergy for rural resilience: Suitable site selection and potential economic impacts in Appalachian Kentucky. Forest Policy and Economics 145:102847.
Artículos
2020
Predicting and mapping Plethodontid salamander abundance using LiDAR-derived terrain and vegetation characteristics
Autores: Contreras, M.A. , Staats, W.A., Price, S.J.
Forest Systems 29(2):S005
Contreras, M.A. , Staats, W.A., Price, S.J. 2020. Predicting and mapping Plethodontid salamander abundance using LiDAR-derived terrain and vegetation characteristics. Forest Systems 29(2):S005
Artículos
2020
Retroactive comparison of operator-designed and computer-generated skid-trail networks on steep terrain
Autores: Contreras, M.A. , Parrott D.L., Stringer J.W.
Forest Systems 29(1):eSC01
Contreras, M.A. , Parrott D.L., Stringer J.W. 2020. Retroactive comparison of operator-designed and computer-generated skid-trail networks on steep terrain. Forest Systems 29(1):eSC01
Artículos
2019
Wood supply optimization in Brazilian pulp industry involving forestry outgrower scheme
Autores: Ferreira, M.A., Silva, C.S.J., Gomide, L.R., Contreras, M.A. , Lopes, E.T., Rodrigues, R.C., Mello, J.M., Mendonça, N.P.
Revista Árvore 43(5):e430504
Ferreira, M.A., Silva, C.S.J., Gomide, L.R., Contreras, M.A. , Lopes, E.T., Rodrigues, R.C., Mello, J.M., Mendonça, N.P. 2019. Wood supply optimization in Brazilian pulp industry involving forestry outgrower scheme. Revista Árvore 43(5):e430504
Artículos
2019
Deep learning for conifer-deciduous classification of airborne LiDAR 3D point clouds representing individual trees
Autores: Hamid, H., Jacobs, N.B., Contreras, M.A. , Clark, C.H.
ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing 158:219-230
Hamid, H., Jacobs, N.B., Contreras, M.A. , Clark, C.H. 2019. Deep learning for conifer-deciduous classification of airborne LiDAR 3D point clouds representing individual trees. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing 158:219-230.
Capítulos
2018
Uso de tecnología de datos LiDAR en inventarios forestales remotos
Autores: Contreras, M., Hamraz, H., Zhang, J.
Contreras, M., Hamraz, H., Zhang, J. 2018. Uso de tecnología de datos LiDAR en inventarios forestales remotos (Use of LiDAR technology in remote forest inventories). In Geomática Aplicada, Mena, C., Ormazábal, Y., Barrientos, V. (Eds). Aerophotogrammetry Service – Chilean Air Force & University of Talca – Chile. pp 139-148.
Capítulos
2018
Remote sensing of forests using discrete return airborne LiDAR.
Autores: Hamraz, H., Contreras, M.A.
Hamraz, H., Contreras, M.A. 2018. Remote sensing of forests using discrete return airborne LiDAR. Recent Advances and Applications in Remote Sensing. Ming Hung (Ed), IntechOpen, DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.71777.
Artículos
2017
Forest understory trees revealed within sufficiently dense airborne laser scanning point clouds
Autores: Hamraz, H., Contreras, M., Zhang, J.
Scientific Reports 7:6770
Hamraz, H., Contreras, M., Zhang, J. 2017. Forest understory trees revealed within sufficiently dense airborne laser scanning point clouds. Scientific Reports 7:6770.
Artículos
2017
Vertical stratification of forest canopy for segmentation of under-story trees within small-footprint airborne LiDAR point clouds
Autores: Hamraz, H., Contreras, M., Zhang, J.
ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing 130:385-392
Hamraz, H., Contreras, M., Zhang, J. 2017. Vertical stratification of forest canopy for segmentation of under-story trees within small-footprint airborne LiDAR point clouds. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing 130:385-392.
Artículos
2017
Quantifying the accuracy of LiDAR-derived DEM in deciduous eastern forests of the Cumberland Plateau
Autores: Contreras, M., Staats, W., Yang, J., Parrott, D.
Journal of Geographic Information System 9:339-353
Contreras, M., Staats, W., Yang, J., Parrott, D. 2017. Quantifying the accuracy of LiDAR-derived DEM in deciduous eastern forests of the Cumberland Plateau. Journal of Geographic Information System 9:339-353.
Artículos
2017
Combining ant colony optimization with 1-opt local search method for solving constrained forest transportation planning problems
Autores: Lin, P., Dai, R., Contreras, M.A. , Zhang, J.
Artificial Intelligence Research 6(2):27-38
Lin, P., Dai, R., Contreras, M.A. , Zhang, J. 2017. Combining ant colony optimization with 1-opt local search method for solving constrained forest transportation planning problems. Artificial Intelligence Research 6(2):27-38.
Artículos
2017
A scalable approach for tree segmentation within small-footprint airborne
Autores: Hamraz, H., Contreras, M., Zhang, J.
Computers and Geosciences 102:139-174
Hamraz, H., Contreras, M., Zhang, J. 2017. A scalable approach for tree segmentation within small-footprint airborne. Computers and Geosciences 102:139-174.
Artículos
2017
Multi-camera surveillance systems for time and motion studies of timber harvesting equipment
Autores: Contreras, M., Freitas, R., Ribeiro, L., Stringer, J.W., Clark, C.
Computers and Electronics in Agriculture 135:208-215
Contreras, M., Freitas, R., Ribeiro, L., Stringer, J.W., Clark, C. 2017. Multi-camera surveillance systems for time and motion studies of timber harvesting equipment. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture 135:208-215.
Artículos
2016
A rubust approach for tree segmentation in decidouos forests using small-footprint airborne LiDAR data
Autores: Hamraz H., M. Contreras , J. Zhang.
International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation 52: 532-541
Hamraz H., M. Contreras , J. Zhang. 2016. A rubust approach for tree segmentation in decidouos forests using small-footprint airborne LiDAR data. International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation 52: 532-541
Artículos
2016
A multilevel ACO approach for solving forest transportation planning problems with environmental constraints
Autores: Lin P., M. Contreras , R. Dai, J. Zhang.
Swarm and Evolutionary Computation 28: 78-87
Lin P., M. Contreras , R. Dai, J. Zhang. 2016. A multilevel ACO approach for solving forest transportation planning problems with environmental constraints. Swarm and Evolutionary Computation 28: 78-87
Artículos
2016
Responses of regeneration and species coexistence to single-tree selective logging for a temperate mixed forest in eastern Eurasia
Autores: Qi L., J. Yang, D. Yu, L. Dai, M. Contreras.
Annals of Forest Science 73(2): 449-460
Qi L., J. Yang, D. Yu, L. Dai, M. Contreras. 2016. Responses of regeneration and species coexistence to single-tree selective logging for a temperate mixed forest in eastern Eurasia. Annals of Forest Science 73(2): 449-460
Artículos
2016
Designing skid-trail networks to reduce skidding cost and soil disturbance for ground-based timber harvesting operations
Autores: Contreras M. , D. Parrott, W. Chung.
Forest Science 62(1):48-58
Contreras M. , D. Parrott, W. Chung. 2016. Designing skid-trail networks to reduce skidding cost and soil disturbance for ground-based timber harvesting operations. Forest Science 62(1):48-58
Artículos
2015
Quantifying the effects of biomass market conditions and policy incentives on economically feasible sites to establish dedicated energy crops
Autores: Nepal S., M. Contreras , G.A. Stainback, J.M. Lhotka.
Forests 6(11):4168-4190
Nepal S., M. Contreras , G.A. Stainback, J.M. Lhotka. 2015. Quantifying the effects of biomass market conditions and policy incentives on economically feasible sites to establish dedicated energy crops. Forests 6(11):4168-4190
Artículos
2015
Automatically configuring ACO using multilevel ParamILS to solve transportation planning with underlying weighted networks
Autores: Lin P., J. Zhang, M. Contreras .
Swarm and Evolutionary Computation 20:48-57
Lin P., J. Zhang, M. Contreras . 2015. Automatically configuring ACO using multilevel ParamILS to solve transportation planning with underlying weighted networks. Swarm and Evolutionary Computation 20:48-57
Libros
2015
Proceedings of the 38th annual meeting of the Council on Forest Engineering
Autores: Contreras, M.
Contreras, M. 2015. Proceedings of the 38th annual meeting of the Council on Forest Engineering – Engineering Solution for Non-Industrial Private Forest Operations. July 19-22. Lexington, KY. 377 pp.
Artículos
2014
A spatially explicit model to identify suitable sites to establish dedicated woody energy crops
Autores: Nepal S., M. Contreras ., J.M. Lhotka, G.A. Stainback.
Biomass and Bioenergy 71:245-255
Nepal S., M. Contreras ., J.M. Lhotka, G.A. Stainback. 2014. A spatially explicit model to identify suitable sites to establish dedicated woody energy crops. Biomass and Bioenergy 71:245-255
Artículos
2014
Above-ground carbon absorption in young Eucalyptus globulus plantations in Uruguay
Autores: Vallejos-Barra O., G. Daniluk-Mosquera, G. Moras, M. Ponce-Donoso, M. Contreras .
Scientia Forestalis v.42, n.101, p. 9-19
Vallejos-Barra O., G. Daniluk-Mosquera, G. Moras, M. Ponce-Donoso, M. Contreras . 2014. Above-ground carbon absorption in young Eucalyptus globulus plantations in Uruguay. Scientia Forestalis v.42, n.101, p. 9-19
Resúmenes
2014
Optimizing the selection of individual trees in thinning treatments to reduce crown fire potential.
Autores: Contreras, M., Chung, W.
Contreras, M., Chung, W. 2014. Optimizing the selection of individual trees in thinning treatments to reduce crown fire potential. The International Forestry Review 16(5):296.
Resúmenes
2014
LiDAR-derived forest canopy metrics and their influence on spatial distribution of plethondotid salamander populations.
Autores: Staats, W., Contreras, M.
Staats, W., Contreras, M. 2014. LiDAR-derived forest canopy metrics and their influence on spatial distribution of plethondotid salamander populations. The International Forestry Review 16(5):159.
Resúmenes
2014
Quantifying potential benefits of implementing computer generated skid trail networks.
Autores: Contreras, M., Parrott, D., Stringer, J.W.
Contreras, M., Parrott, D., Stringer, J.W. 2014. Quantifying potential benefits of implementing computer generated skid trail networks. The International Forestry Review 16(5):299.
Otros Artículos
2014
Applying Pareto ant colony optimization to solve bi-objective forest transportation planning problems.
Autores: Lin, P., Zhang, J., Contreras, M.A.
In Proceedings: The 15th Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) International Conference on Information Reuse and Integration (IRI). Sand Francisco, CA, USA.
Artículos
2013
Optimizing fuel treatments over time and space
Autores: Chung W., G. Jones, K. Krueger, J. Bramel, M. Contreras .
International Journal of Wildland Fire
Chung W., G. Jones, K. Krueger, J. Bramel, M. Contreras . 2013. Optimizing fuel treatments over time and space. International Journal of Wildland Fire
Artículos
2013
Developing a computerized approach for optimizing tree removal to efficiently reduce crown fire potential
Autores: Contreras M. , W. Chung.
Forest Ecology and Management 289(1):219-233
Contreras M. , W. Chung. 2013. Developing a computerized approach for optimizing tree removal to efficiently reduce crown fire potential. Forest Ecology and Management 289(1):219-233
Artículos
2012
Improving accuracy in earthwork volume estimation for proposed forest roads using a high-resolution digital elevation model
Autores: Contreras M. , P. Aracena, W. Chung.
Croatian Journal of Forest Engineering 33(1):125-142
Contreras M. , P. Aracena, W. Chung. 2012. Improving accuracy in earthwork volume estimation for proposed forest roads using a high-resolution digital elevation model. Croatian Journal of Forest Engineering 33(1):125-142
Artículos
2012
Modeling tree-level fuel connectivity to evaluate the effectiveness of thinning treatments for reducing crown fire potential
Autores: Contreras M. , R. Parsons, W. Chung.
Forest Ecology and Management 264(2)134-149
Contreras M. , R. Parsons, W. Chung. 2012. Modeling tree-level fuel connectivity to evaluate the effectiveness of thinning treatments for reducing crown fire potential. Forest Ecology and Management 264(2)134-149
Artículos
2011
Evaluating tree competition indices as predictors of basal area increment in western Montana forests
Autores: Contreras M. , D. Affleck, W. Chung.
Forest Ecology and Management 262(12):1939-1949
Contreras M. , D. Affleck, W. Chung. 2011. Evaluating tree competition indices as predictors of basal area increment in western Montana forests. Forest Ecology and Management 262(12):1939-1949
Artículos
2011
A modeling approach to estimating skidding costs for individual trees for thinning operations.
Autores: Contreras M., W. Chung.
A modeling approach to estimating skidding costs for individual trees for thinning operations. Western Journal of Applied Forestry 26(3):133-146
Capítulos
2011
Forest transportation planning under multiple goals using ant colony optimization. In Ant Colony Optimization - Methods and Applications, Avi Ostfeld (Ed.), ISBN: 978-953-307-157-2, InTech
Autores: Chung, W., Contreras, M.
Resúmenes
2010
Optimizing tree-level removal to efficiently minimize crown fire hazard.
Autores: Contreras, M., Chung, W.
Contreras, M., Chung, W. 2010. Optimizing tree-level removal to efficiently minimize crown fire hazard. The International Forestry Review 12(5):312.
Resúmenes
2010
Optimizing multiple log landing locations for ground-based timber harvesting.
Autores: Aracena, P., Contreras, M., Chung, W.
Aracena, P., Contreras, M., Chung, W. 2010. Optimizing multiple log landing locations for ground-based timber harvesting. The International Forestry Review 12(5):312.
