Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4376218 | Ecological Modelling | 2013 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We present a model of harvest-gap tree regeneration for northern hardwood forests. ⺠The model is designed to be used with the USFS Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS). ⺠Deer density, soil, canopy openness and ironwood basal area drive regeneration. ⺠For high deer densities ironwood gains a competitive advantage over sugar maple. ⺠Sensitivity analyses show that the regeneration model is robust for use with FVS.
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Authors
James D.A. Millington, Michael B. Walters, Megan S. Matonis, Jianguo Liu,