| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 281 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color). |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
The Earthscan forest library
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Earthscan forest library.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Preface; Acknowledgements; List of Abbreviations; Chapter 1 Introduction: Why do we Need Ecosystem-Level Models as Decision-Support Tools in Forestry?; Chapter 2 Ecological and Environmental Concepts that should be Addressed in Forestry Decision-Support tools; Chapter 3 Hybrid Simulation in the Context of Other Classes of Forest Models, and the Development of the FORECAST Family of Hybrid Simulation Models; Chapter 4 Forestry in Transition: The Need for Individual Tree Models; Chapter 5 Stand-Level Hybrid Models as Tools to Support Ecosystem-Based Management. |
| Summary |
Modelling is an important tool for understanding the complexity of forest ecosystems and the variety of interactions of ecosystem components, processes and values. This book describes the hybrid approach to modelling forest ecosystems and their possible response to natural and management-induced disturbance. The book describes the FORECAST family of ecosystem management models at three different spatial scales (tree, stand and landscape), and compares them with alternative models at these three spatial scales. The book will help forest managers to understand what to expect from ecosystem-based. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Forest ecology -- Simulation methods.
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Forest ecology -- Simulation methods. |
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Forest ecology. |
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Forest management.
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Forest management. |
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Sustainable forestry.
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Sustainable forestry. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Kimmins, J. P.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Forecasting forest futures. London ; Washington, DC : Earthscan, ©2010 9781844079223 (DLC) 2010008425 (OCoLC)607654759 |
| ISBN |
9781849776431 (electronic book) |
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1849776431 (electronic book) |
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9781844079223 (hardback) |
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1844079228 (hardback) |
| Standard No. |
9786612789793 |
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