Quantification of tree species diversity in forest stands-model BIODIVERSS

Berlin

Springer

2004

S. 157-165

4 Abb., 7 Tab., 21 Lit. Ang.

Artikel aus einer ZeitschriftUnselbständiges Werk

200136675

European Journal of Forest Research 2004, 123(2), S. 157-165

This paper presents a method for complex evaluation and quantification of tree-layer species diversity in forest ecosystems-model BIODIVERSS. The model was constructed for the assessment of species diversity on a small-scale (forest-stand) level, but may be applied with advantage to regional and large-scale inventories. The probability of correct classification of species diversity degree is relatively high; e.g. with a sampling intensity of only 1.5%, the correctness of the classification by the model is already 90%. Model BIODIVERSS is a simple and practical tool. It can be used directly during fieldwork, since for its application only a pocket calculator is needed.