Defining and Measuring Forest Health
作者:
Jay O'Laughlin,
R.Ladd Livingston,
Ralph Thier,
JohnP. Thornton,
DaleE. Toweill,
Lyn Morelan,
期刊:
Journal of Sustainable Forestry
(Taylor Available online 1994)
卷期:
Volume 2,
issue 1-2
页码: 65-85
ISSN:1054-9811
年代: 1994
DOI:10.1300/J091v02n01_03
出版商: Taylor & Francis Group
数据来源: Taylor
摘要:
If forest health is to be approached scientifically, it must be defined and measured. Forest health is a condition of forest ecosystems that sustains their complexity while providing for human needs. We developed this broad definition becaue a wisely acceptable definition is lacking, and forest health is a focal point in discussions of how to sustain forest ecosystems in the United States. Steps for measuring forest health are: (1) select a representative set of indicators for a particular ecosystem; (2) establish baseline data, such as a historical range of variability; (3) develop standards against which to compare current conditions; and (4) establish a monitoring program to assess current conditions and modify baseline data as new trends develop.
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