Large-Scale Forest Modeling: Deducing Stand Density from Inventory Data

Franklin, Oskar; Moltchanova, Elena; Kraxner, Florian; Seidl, Rupert; Böttcher, Hannes; Rokityiansky, Dimitry; Obersteiner, Michael

doi:10.1155/2012/934974

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“…Stand density is estimated based on observed biomass compared to maximum biomass (maximum number of trees of a given size per area that can coexist) based on extensive historical observations for each species (Shvidenko et al 2008). Thinning is modelled by reducing stand density which also increases growth and reduces mortality of the remaining trees (Franklin et al 2009, Franklin et al 2012.…”

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Moose or spruce: A systems analysis model for managing conflicts between moose and forestry in Sweden

Franklin

Krasovskiy

Kraxner

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Sweden has the world's highest density of moose (Alces alces). Moose is not only a valuable game species; it also causes forest damages and traffic accidents. To avoid moose browsing, foresters respond by planting spruce (Picea abies) to an extent that reshapes the forest landscape with impacts on both production and biodiversity. To address this problem and maintain a healthy moose population in balance with the other interests, an adaptive management based on the knowledge and experiences of local hunters and landowners is advocated. However, the different stakeholders do not agree on what is an appropriate moose population, which leads to conflicts that are hard to resolve. A key problem is that it is very difficult to encompass and foresee long-term consequences of different options for moose hunting and forest management. This makes it challenging to form coherent strategies that integrate different sectorial interests at a national level. To address this issue, we have developed a systems analysis framework for integrated modeling of the moose population, forestry, and their interactions and consequences for biodiversity. We analyze the short and long-term consequences for multiple scenarios of moose hunting and forest management. Based on the results we elucidate and quantify the trade-offs and possible synergies between moose hunting and forest production. This analysis can be used to support better informed and more constructive discussions among the stakeholders in the Swedish forest sectors, and to support policies for long term sustainable forest and moose management.

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Moose or spruce: A systems analysis model for managing conflicts between moose and forestry in Sweden

Franklin

Krasovskiy

Kraxner

et al. 2020

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“…Wiens 1989) and a hierarchical approach to ecosystem modeling (O'Neill et al 1986, Robinson & Ek 2000. A successful attempt to scale up from stand to continental scale was recently developed by Franklin et al (2012).…”

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Modeling Italian forests: state of the art and future challenges

Vacchiano¹,

Magnani²,

Collalti³

2012

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This review is a follow-up to the first meeting of the Forest modeling working group (FMWG) of the Italian Society of Silviculture and Forest Ecology (SISEF), held in December 2009. 18 talks were delivered to an audience of 40 researchers. We review the state of the art of forest ecosystem modeling in Italy, highlight findings from Italian research groups, and summarize relevant issues. Developing on the discussion session of the meeting, we indicate current research gaps and future challenges for modelers, forest ecologists and foresters alike, with a special emphasis on model validation, data availability, and communication between researchers and managers.

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Relationships between the mean trees by basal area and by volume: reconciling form factors in the classic Bavarian yield and volume tables for Norway spruce

Eastaugh

2014

Eur J Forest Res

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Large-Scale Forest Modeling: Deducing Stand Density from Inventory Data

Cited by 5 publications

References 30 publications

Moose or spruce: A systems analysis model for managing conflicts between moose and forestry in Sweden

Moose or spruce: A systems analysis model for managing conflicts between moose and forestry in Sweden

Modeling Italian forests: state of the art and future challenges

Relationships between the mean trees by basal area and by volume: reconciling form factors in the classic Bavarian yield and volume tables for Norway spruce

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