Challenges of forest landscape modeling - simulating large landscapes and validating results

Hong S. He; Jian Yang; Stephen R. R. Shifley; Frank R. Thompson

doi:10.1016/j.landurbplan.2011.02.019

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Challenges of forest landscape modeling - simulating large landscapes and validating results

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Authors:

Hong S. He, Jian Yang, Stephen R. R. Shifley, Frank R. Thompson

Year:

2011

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2011.02.019

Source:

Landscape and Urban Planning. 100: 400-402.

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Abstract

Over the last 20 years, we have seen a rapid development in the field of forest landscape modeling, fueled by both technological and theoretical advances. Two fundamental challenges have persisted since the inception of FLMs: (1) balancing realistic simulation of ecological processes at broad spatial and temporal scales with computing capacity, and (2) validating modeled results using independent, spatially explicit time series data. The paper discusses the current status and future directions regarding these two challenges.

Keywords

Forest landscape model, Simulation capacity, Ecological realism, Model validation

Citation

He, Hong S.; Yang, Jian; Shifley, Stephen R.; Thompson, Frank R. 2011. Challenges of forest landscape modeling - simulating large landscapes and validating results. Landscape and Urban Planning. 100: 400-402.