Description:
Forest growth and yield models are the oldest and most expansive class; as such, they are the most widely used in forest management. The most significant benefits of those models are their ability to provide an efficient way to forecast resources and predict tree/stand characteristics in detail. This detail regarding stand structure, species composition, and silvicultural treatment response makes this kind of model well suited for examining alternative methods for compatible forest management. Growth and yield models describe forest dynamics, including regeneration, tree growth, recruitment...