Description of BRIND, a Computer Model of Succession and Fire Response of the High Altitude Eucalyptus Forests of the Brindabella Range, Australian Capital Territory

摘要

The BRIND model, a computer model of the high altitude forests in the Brindabella Range near Canberra (Australian Capital Territory), is documented. The BRIND model simulates a 1/12-ha forest stand by computing the growth of each individual tree in the stand. It considers establishment and death of trees on a tree-by-tree basis using stochastic functions. The model also simulates the effects of prescribed fire and wildfire on the forests. The model currently is restricted to southeasterly facing slopes above 850 m in altitude. This report describes the model and documents the program. Testing of the model and the results are dicsussed elsewhere. (ERA citation 05:021245)