No, accurate volume calculations cannot be derived from standard monitoring imagery alone. Timber volume estimation requires reliable information on tree species and height, which cannot be measured precisely using 2D satellite imagery on its own.
Volume calculations are typically based on field measurements or LiDAR data, both of which provide the vertical structure needed to estimate tree height and biomass accurately. Without this vertical dimension, satellite imagery is limited to surface and canopy-level observations rather than true volumetric measurement.
In some cases, an approximate volume proxy can be produced at a compartment level by using additional stereo imagery. Stereo imagery allows for limited height estimation by comparing overlapping image pairs taken from different angles. While this approach can provide a general indication, it should be treated as an estimate rather than a replacement for field-based or LiDAR-derived volume data.
Understanding these limitations helps ensure that volume estimates are based on the correct data sources and used appropriately within forestry planning and reporting.