Biogeography
Simulation Modeling as a Tool for Understanding the Landscape Ecology of Southern Pine Beetle Infestations in Southern Appalachian Forests
By , , , , , , and , Department of Geography, Texas A&M University Department of Entomology, Texas A&M University Department of Environmental Studies, University of West Florida US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Southern Research Station (March 2008)
Sections: Biogeography
Subjects: Biogeography, Geography.
Places: Atlantic world, World.
Periods: Contemporary, Geologic Time.
Key Topics: weeds / pests / diseases, biotic processes, modeling.
Abstract
The forests of southeastern North America are influenced by a variety of disturbances including fire and insect outbreaks. In this paper, we discuss the role of disturbances in structuring forest landscapes with particular emphasis placed on the reciprocal interaction between forest structure and outbreaks of the southern pine beetle (Dendroctonus frontalis Zimmermann). We highlight work in which we are currently involved to illustrate the importance and utility of using spatially explicit forest modeling as a tool for understanding forest–insect interactions and its potential role in determining management strategies.
DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-8198.2008.00098.x
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