Modeling Forest Dynamics Based on Stand Level Resource Allocation

An ecologically based model of forest succession is presented. In the model, trees compete for a share of limited growth resources available from their environment. Competition is reflected by each tree's effect on the resource pool and is not explicitly modeled. Model parameters were fit to fi...

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Main Author: Poole, Geoffrey Candler
Format: Others
Published: DigitalCommons@USU 1989
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Online Access:https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/6447
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=7534&context=etd