1. General Model Information
Name: Fire Succession Model
Acronym: FIRESUM
Main medium: terrestrial
Main subject: biogeochemistry, forestry
Organization level:
Type of model: not specified
Main application: research
Keywords: forest, long-term stand dynamics, tree growth, fire
Contact:
Bob Keane
USDA Forest Service
Intermountain Research Station
PO Box 8089
Missoula
MT 59807
Phone:
Fax : 406-329-4877
email:
Author(s):
Abstract:
Fire Succession Model (FIRESUM) is a deterministic ecosystem process model that
simulates long-term stand dynamics of forests in the Northern Rocky Mountains.
The model simulates tree regeneration, growth and mortality given stochastic
fire events. In the model, individual trees are grown deterministically using
an annual time step. Tree growth is affected by light, water and nutrients.
Fuel loadings are calculated annually and fire is simulated by reducing litter,
duff, and down woody fuels. The model simulates forest stand dynamics.
The model requires species parameters as input as well as site parameters, such
as weather, elevation, and soil characteristics. Output includes the average
basal area for each tree species simulated, fuel values of forest components
and fire behavior statistics.
Author of the abstract:
CIESIN (CONSORTIUM FOR
INTERNATIONAL EARTH SCIENCE INFORMATION NETWORK):
A Model Data Needs Assessment Report CIESIN
II. Technical Information
II.1 Executables:
Operating System(s):
II.2 Source-code:
Programming Language(s): FORTRAN (C++ version may be available in the future)
II.3 Manuals:
II.4 Data:
III. Mathematical Information
III.1 Mathematics
III.2 Quantities
III.2.1 Input
III.2.2 Output
IV. References
By Keane, R.E., Arno, S.F., Brown, J.K., 1989. USDA ForestService Intermountain Research Station General Technical Report INT-266FIRESUM - An ecological Process Model for Fire Succession in Western Conifer Forests, September.
V. Further information in the World-Wide-Web
VI. Additional remarks
In a climate scenario involving dryer climates in the Rocky Mountains, this model could be useful in examining the effects of increased fire due tothe drier climate.
Last review of this document by: R. Patzak : 16. September 1997 -
Status of the document:
last modified by
Tobias Gabele Wed Aug 21 21:44:42 CEST 2002