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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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