Forest Dynamics: The Simulation of Production and Decline in Austrian Forests

1993

S. 227-239

15 Lit. Ang.

Unselbständiges Werk

200040942

The paper deals with the application of forest dynamics. Reference is made to two studies, which have been carried out at a national level. The simulations of forest decline as well as the production of exceedingly thick timber of spruce and fir provide various examples of the major problems of forest simulation and of some possible solutions. It is pointed out that the statistical analysis of empirical data is most important for modelling and it might bring about even more valuable results than the ultimate simulation itself.