Comparison of GPS receiver accuracy and precision in forest environments. Practical recommendations regarding methods and receiver selection

Selecting the appropriate receiver and methods might be complicated when a major portion of GPS data collection is below forest canopies. This study compares recreational GPS receivers. It was aimed to determine the most suitable method and receiver for position assessment under different forest canopy covers, in terms of easiness of use, accuracy, realibility, and the ratio accuracy/cost. Data were collected in 17 forest locations and consisted of 3 measurements with each receiver per plot and positioning method