Estimating biomass in Hedmark County, Norway using national forest inventory field plots and airborne laser scanning

► Above-ground biomass was estimated for a County in Norway (27,390 km2). ► Separate sub-County estimates and cover type estimates were provided. ► Laser scanning used for sampling was combined with National Forest Inventory plots. ► Model-dependent and model-assisted estimators were tested and compared. ► Laser sampling was demonstrated to be a feasible method for regional estimation.