Spatial Modeling Of Forest Landscape Change
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Spatial Modeling Of Forest Landscape Change
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Author : David J. Mladenoff
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1999-08-26
Spatial Modeling Of Forest Landscape Change written by David J. Mladenoff and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-08-26 with Nature categories.
Key researchers present newly emerging approaches to computer simulation models of large, forest landscapes.
Methods For Integrated Modeling Of Landscape Change
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language : en
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Release Date : 2004
Methods For Integrated Modeling Of Landscape Change written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Forest landscape management categories.
The Interior Northwest Landscape Analysis System (INLAS) links a number of resource, disturbance, and landscape simulations models to examine the interactions of vegetative succession, management, and disturbance with policy goals. The effects of natural disturbance like wildfire, herbivory, forest insects and diseases, as well as specific management actions are included. The outputs from simulations illustrate potential changes in aquatic conditions and terrestrial habitat, potential for wood utilization, and socioeconomic opportunities. The 14 chapters of this document outline the current state of knowledge in each of the areas covered by the INLAS project and describe the objectives and organization of the project. The project explores ways to integrate the effects of natural disturbances and management into planning and policy analyses; illustrate potential conflicts among current policies, natural distrubances, and management activities; and explore the policy, economics, and ecological constraints associated with the application of effective fuel treatments on midscale landscapes in the interior Northwest.
A Review And Assessment Of Land Use Change Models
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Author : Chetan Agarwal
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
A Review And Assessment Of Land Use Change Models written by Chetan Agarwal and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Environmental sciences categories.
Research Agenda For Integrated Landscape Modeling
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Author : Sam Cushman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Research Agenda For Integrated Landscape Modeling written by Sam Cushman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Climatic changes categories.
Reliable predictions of how changing climate and disturbance regimes will affect forest ecosystems are crucial for effective forest management. Current fire and climate research in forest ecosystem and community ecology offers data and methods that can inform such predictions. However, research in these fields occurs at different scales, with disparate goals, methods, and context. Often results are not readily comparable among studies and defy integration. We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of three modeling paradigms: empirical gradient models, mechanistic ecosystem models, and stochastic landscape disturbance models. We then propose a synthetic approach to multi-scale analysis of the effects of climatic change and disturbance on forest ecosystems. Empirical gradient models provide an anchor and spatial template for stand-level forest ecosystem models by quantifying key parameters for individual species and accounting for broad-scale geographic variation among them. Gradient imputation transfers predictions of fine-scale forest composition and structure across geographic space. Mechanistic ecosystem dynamic models predict the responses of biological variables to specific environmental drivers and facilitate understanding of temporal dynamics and disequilibrium. Stochastic landscape dynamics models predict frequency, extent, and severity of broad-scale disturbance. A robust linkage of these three modeling paradigms will facilitate prediction of the effects of altered fire and other disturbance regimes on forest ecosystems at multiple scales and in the context of climatic variability and change.
Spatial Modeling In Forest Resources Management
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Author : Pravat Kumar Shit
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-10-08
Spatial Modeling In Forest Resources Management written by Pravat Kumar Shit and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-08 with Science categories.
This book demonstrates the measurement, monitoring, mapping, and modeling of forest resources. It explores state-of-the-art techniques based on open-source software & R statistical programming and modeling specifically, with a focus on the recent trends in data mining/machine learning techniques and robust modeling in forest resources. Discusses major topics such as forest health assessment, estimating forest biomass & carbon stock, land use forest cover (LUFC), dynamic vegetation modeling (DVM) approaches, forest-based rural livelihood, habitat suitability analysis, biodiversity and ecology, and biodiversity, the book presents novel advances and applications of RS-GIS and R in a precise and clear manner. By offering insights into various concepts and their importance for real-world applications, it equips researchers, professionals, and policy-makers with the knowledge and skills to tackle a wide range of issues related to geographic data, including those with scientific, societal, and environmental implications.
Modeling Forest Landscape Dynamics
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Author : Bharath Setturu
language : en
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
Release Date : 2021
Modeling Forest Landscape Dynamics written by Bharath Setturu and has been published by Nova Science Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with Technology & Engineering categories.
"The landscape is a mosaic of ecosystem elements, which changes in size, shape, spatial arrangement, and quality of the patches/elements due to complex, multi-scalar processes which influence the ecosystem's biotic components. The changes in the abiotic and biotic assets of a landscape are referred to as landscape dynamics. Changes in the structure of the landscape will have implications on ecosystem functions and processes. Landscape dynamics driven by land use land cover (LULC) changes due to anthropogenic activities are affecting ecology, biodiversity, hydrological regime, and hence people's livelihood. There has been increasing apprehensions about environmental degradation, depletion of natural resources due to uncontrolled anthropogenic activities, and their consequences on long-term sustainability of socio-economic systems around the world. This necessitates an understanding of landscape dynamics and the visualization of likely changes for evolving appropriate strategies for prudent management of natural resources. This publication provides insights to LULC dynamics of forest ecosystems, which will help in the prudent management of ecosystems"--
Foundation Papers In Landscape Ecology
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Author : John A. Wiens
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2007
Foundation Papers In Landscape Ecology written by John A. Wiens and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Science categories.
The editors begin with articles that illuminate the discipline's diverse scientific foundations, such as L.
Modelling Land Use Change
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Author : Eric Koomen
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2007-08-08
Modelling Land Use Change written by Eric Koomen and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-08-08 with Political Science categories.
This book provides a full overview of land-use change simulation modelling, a wide range of applications, a mix of theory and practice, a synthesis of recent research progress, and educational material for students and teachers. This volume is an indispensable guide for anyone interested in the state-of-the-art of land-use modelling, its background and its application.
Forest Landscapes And Global Change
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Author : João C. Azevedo
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2014-07-11
Forest Landscapes And Global Change written by João C. Azevedo and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-11 with Science categories.
Climate change, urban sprawl, abandonment of agriculture, intensification of forestry and agriculture, changes in energy generation and use, expansion of infrastructure networks, habitat destruction and degradation, and other drivers of change occur at increasing rates. They affect patterns and processes in forest landscapes, and modify ecosystem services derived from those ecosystems. Consequently, rapidly changing landscapes present many new challenges to scientists and managers. While it is not uncommon to encounter the terms “global change” and “landscape” together in the ecological literature, a global analyses of drivers of change in forest landscapes, and their ecological consequences have not been addressed adequately. That is the goal of this volume: an exploration of the state of knowledge of global changes in forested landscapes with emphasis on causes and effects, and challenges faced by researchers and land managers. Initial chapters identify and describe major agents of landscape change: climate, fire, and human activities. The next series of chapters address implications of changes on ecosystem services, biodiversity conservation and carbon flux. A chapter that describes methodologies of detecting and monitoring landscape changes is presented followed by chapter that highlights the many challenges forest landscape managers face amidst of global change. Finally, we present a summary and a synthesis of the main points presented in the book. Each chapter will contain the individual research experiences of chapter authors, augmented by review and synthesis of global scientific literature on relevant topics, as well as critical input from multiple peer reviewers.
Simulation Modeling Of Forest Landscape Disturbances
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Author : Ajith H. Perera
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-07-27
Simulation Modeling Of Forest Landscape Disturbances written by Ajith H. Perera and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-27 with Science categories.
Forest landscape disturbances are a global phenomenon. Simulation models are an important tool in understanding these broad scale processes and exploring their effects on forest ecosystems. This book contains a collection of insights from a group of ecologists who address a variety of processes: physical disturbances such as drought, wind, and fire; biological disturbances such as defoliating insects and bark beetles; anthropogenic influences; interactions among disturbances; effects of climate change on disturbances; and the recovery of forest landscapes from disturbances—all from a simulation modeling perspective. These discussions and examples offer a broad synopsis of the state of this rapidly evolving subject.