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Forest succession models

Journal Article · · Bioscience; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/1307854· OSTI ID:6685686
Studies in succession attempt to determine the changes in species composition and other ecosystem attributes expected to occur over periods of time. Mathematical models developed in forestry and ecology to study ecological succession are reviewed. Tree models, gap models and forest models are discussed. Model validation or testing procedures are described. Model applications can involve evaluating large-scale and long-term changes in the ambient levels of pollutants and assessing the effects of climate change on the environment. (RJC)
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
OSTI ID:
6685686
Journal Information:
Bioscience; (United States), Journal Name: Bioscience; (United States) Vol. 30:5; ISSN BISNA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English