Forest Succession Models

Models of forest dynamics and particularly of forest succession have been in development for the past decade. The models can be used to explore both practical and theoretical aspects of the dynamics of natural forests. This paper covers the different types of forest succession models and their under...

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Published in:Bioscience 1980-05, Vol.30 (5), p.308-313
Main Authors: Shugart, H. H., West, D. C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ecological modeling
Ecological succession
Forest ecology
Forest ecosystems
Forest stands
Forest succession
Forestry research
Growth
Modeling
Pine trees
Plant succession
Simulations
Trees
Trees (Plants)
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Summary:Models of forest dynamics and particularly of forest succession have been in development for the past decade. The models can be used to explore both practical and theoretical aspects of the dynamics of natural forests. This paper covers the different types of forest succession models and their underlying assumptions and strong points. The authors discuss the ways the models have been tested as well as some of the theoretical implications of the tests.
ISSN:0006-3568
1525-3244
DOI:10.2307/1307854