Forecasting forest development through modeling based on the legacy of forest structure over the past 43 years

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Baskent E. Z., ÇELİK D.

FOREST SYSTEMS, vol.22, no.2, pp.232-240, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 22 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.5424/fs/2013222-03516
  • Journal Name: FOREST SYSTEMS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.232-240
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim of study: Sustainable management of forest ecosystems requires comprehensive coverage of data to reflect both the historical legacy and the future development of forests. This study focuses on analyzing the spatio-temporal dynamics of forests over the past 43 years to help better forecast the future development of forest under various management strategies.