Table 1 Comparison of the three candidate maps
| Global forest canopy map | Height metric | R2 | RMSE | Resolution | Forest border |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lefsky (2010) | 90th Lorey’s height | 0.67 | 5.9 m | Patches (Avg: 25 km2) | MODIS land cover map |
| Simard et al. (2011) | Maximum height (RH100) | 0.7 | 4.4 m | 1 km | GlobCover map |
| Wang et al. (2016) | Mean height (co−/dominant tree) | 0.63 | 4.68 m | 500 m | MODIS land cover map |