Forest forming process and dynamic vegetation models under global change

A. Shvidenko; E. Gustafson

Forest forming process and dynamic vegetation models under global change

Informally Refereed

Authors:

A. Shvidenko, E. Gustafson

Year:

2009

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: Ecological and Geographic Aspects of Forest Forming Process, Proceedings of the All-Russian Conference with International Participation; 2009 September 23-25; Krasnoyarsk, Russia: 19-22. [in Russian].

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Abstract

The paper analyzes mathematical models that are used to project the dynamics of forest ecosystems on different spatial and temporal scales. Landscape disturbance and succession models (LDSMs) are of a particular interest for studying the forest forming process in Northern Eurasia. They have a solid empirical background and are able to model ecological processes under changing environmental conditions. Using the LANDIS-II LDSM, we demonstrate potential uses of this model for scientific applications and as a tool for adaptive forest management in Siberian forests.

Citation

Shvidenko, A.; Gustafson, E. 2009. Forest forming process and dynamic vegetation models under global change. In: Ecological and Geographic Aspects of Forest Forming Process, Proceedings of the All-Russian Conference with International Participation; 2009 September 23-25; Krasnoyarsk, Russia: 19-22. [in Russian].