Forest Ecological Classification and Mapping: Their Application for Ecosystem Management in Newfoundland

Using ecological forest site mapping for long-term habitat suitability assessments in wildlife conservation—Demonstrated for capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus)

“…Although many wildlife species are closely linked to specific vegetation conditions, site and soil conditions have received little attention as indirect predictors of habitat suitability so far. Whereas climate and topographic variables are often included in habitat models, soil conditions are rarely integrated, usually only when a species is directly affected (Kolströ m and Lumatjä rvi, 1999;Courtright et al, 2001, but refer to Wertz, 1966Moores et al, 1996;Manning, 2000). In most studies assessing habitat quality, vegetation conditions are mapped directly and integrated into habitat suitability models (e.g., Luoto et al, 2002;McComb et al, 2002;Storch, 2002).…”

Ecological classification for mountain forest sustainability in northeast China

“…Ecological classification of forest lands has become a precondition to ecosystem management of forests (Moores et al 1996). The hierarchical framework of ecological units developed by ECOMAP (1993) is the principle guide for ECS development in the United States.…”