http://www.syndicatemizzou.org Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:13:11 GMT en-us 40 Center for eResearch Connecting you with the University of Missouri’s innovative research and creative activity http://www.syndicatemizzou.org/images/logo.png 384 80 http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/hong/ipod/Hong2.m4v Education http://syndicatemizzou.org/resources/hong/ipod/Hong2.m4v A computer model called LANDIS addresses the larger spatial and temporal dimensions involved in effective forestry management, whether that means looking at the long-term effects of fire management or at tree harvesting practices. In lieu of an ecological crystal ball, this computer model is becoming a crucial tool that employs current science “to simulate the long-term effects of various management decisions.” With LANDIS, it becomes possible to estimate how frequently a fire needs to occur in order to maintain the forest’s ecological health. 3 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:04:37 GMT