Melhods of Ecological Capability Evaluation of Forest

Abstract:
In this research common methods of ecological capability evaluation of forests were reviewed and limitations for performance were analysed. Ecological capability of forests is an index that show site. potential in several role of wood production, soil conservation, flood control, biodiversity, conservation and water supply. This index is related to ecological characteristics of land, such as soil, microclimate, elevation, slope and aspect that affect potential of sites. Suitable method of ecological capability evaluation must be chosen according to the objective of forestry. Common methods for ecological capability evaluation include plant and animal diversity, site index curve, soil and landform, interbranches, index plants, leave analyses, analyses regeneration and ecological mapping
Language:
Persian
Published:
Journal of Environmental Studies, Volume:26 Issue: 1, 2000
Pages:
59 to 66
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