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Analysis, implementation and further development of the Forest Economic Simulation Model (FESIM) (FESIM)
Project
Project code: TI-WF-08-WF-2021-2409
Contract period: 01.04.2021
- 31.03.2026
Purpose of research: Inventory & Assessment
Due to the long life cycles of forest stands, the effects of silvicultural decisions, political and legal guidelines, and the influence of climate change on forestry can often only be observed and evaluated with a considerable time delay. The Forest Economic Simulation Model (FESIM) provides us with a model for simulating the long-term effects of changes in land use on forestry. Within the framework of the project and considering current scientific and forest policy issues, we want to further develop the model. The FESIM model (formerly: Strugholtz-Englert simulation model) has already been successfully used by us in several research projects, e.g. to evaluate the effects of conservation-related action plans for forestry. From the model applications so far, a need for further development of the FESIM can be derived, such as the improvement of forest growth fundamentals and climate-sensitive modeling as well as the integration of additional elements of multifunctional forestry. A conceptual and qualitative further development of the FESIM will be pursued, in the context of concrete research questions with scientific and societal relevance. Ultimately, our results should also find their way into policy consulting.
Section overview
Subjects
- Silviculture
- Forestry
