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Vegetation Dynamics Models

LANDFIRE developed state-and-transition models to represent pre-settlement reference conditions for all Ecological Systems in the United States through an expert-based model development process. Each model represents a single ecosystem called a Biophysical Setting (BpS) and consists of:

• a quantitative state-and-transition model
• a description document published as a pdf

LANDFIRE used the models to estimate reference conditions, which are used to help assess ecosystem health. "Using the LANDFIRE Biophysical Settings Model Descriptions" examines major elements of the Vegetation Dynamics Models descriptions and their use. The guide book "Adapting LANDFIRE Vegetation Dynamics Models" helps users adapt LANDFIRE Vegetation Dynamics Models for use in modeling current and future landscapes. Once adapted, these models may be useful in predicting future vegetation conditions, exploring the impacts of potential environmental changes and comparing the results of different management options.

Visit The Nature Conservancy's Conservation Gateway to learn more about Vegetation Dynamics Models.

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Model Notifications

Vegetation Dynamics Models are delivered in a database compatible with version 6.0 of VDDT. Users will need VDDT version 6.0 or better or the Path Landscape Model in order to view the models.

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