Monitoring and forecasting of forest diversity
Application examples of diversity indicators and indices
- 92 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Focusing on the critical issue of biological diversity, this book examines the relationship between forest structure and ecological stability. It reviews practical methods for assessing small-scale spatial forest structures, featuring case studies from Finland, Mongolia, China, and Germany. The analysis includes forecasts for ten Russian compartments and their effects on forest diversity. A practical monitoring concept is also introduced, making it a valuable resource for academics and professionals in conservation, forestry, and biology, particularly regarding boreal and temperate ecosystems.
