In this study, the scientists wanted to test a method of calculating the amount of carbon stored by plants across a large area of land. They chose the island of Hawai‘i to test their method. By combining both old and new technology, they could then create a carbon map of the whole island of Hawai‘i. After the article, read a short essay about how Hawai’ians have cared for and valued their forest lands. You can also read the cultural essay separately in the Cultural Essay tab below. Topics: Active Forest Management, Carbon, Carbon Storage, Climate, Diameter at Breast Height (DBH), Inventory, Landsat, LiDAR.