Modeling forest stand structure within a process-based model

Joannès Guillemot Ecology, Systematic and Evolution Lab (UMR 8079), Paris Sud University, CNRS, AgroParisTech
Nicolas Delpierre Ecology, Systematic and Evolution Lab (UMR 8079), Paris Sud University, CNRS, AgroParisTech
Patrick Vallet Irstea, Research Unit 'Forest Ecosystems'
Christophe François Ecology, Systematic and Evolution Lab (UMR 8079), Paris Sud University, CNRS, AgroParisTech
Kamel Soudani Ecology, Systematic and Evolution Lab (UMR 8079), Paris Sud University, CNRS, AgroParisTech
Manuel Nicolas National Forest Office
Eric Dufrêne Ecology, Systematic and Evolution Lab (UMR 8079), Paris Sud University, CNRS, AgroParisTech

Keywords: process-based model, CASTANEA, stand structure, forest management, tree competition

Abstract

A new empirical between-tree interaction module was implemented in the CASTANEA process-based forest stand model. The resulting functional-structural plant model demonstrates its ability to predict the morphological trajectories of individual trees grown in contrasted site conditions. The presented stand structure modeling can be profitably used to investigate forest responses to global changes and to design new silvicultural guidelines.

Author Biography

Joannès Guillemot, Ecology, Systematic and Evolution Lab (UMR 8079), Paris Sud University, CNRS, AgroParisTech

PhD candidate

Published

2013-06-04

Issue

FSPM2013

Section

4B Growth and development of plant communities

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