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Forest Vegetation Simulator

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Modeling the Forest

The Forest Vegetation Simulator is a forest growth simulation model. It simulates forest vegetation change in response to natural succession, disturbances, and management.

 

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Complete Software Package

Includes the latest Forest Vegetation Simulator interface, variants, sample data, and training workbooks in a single, easy-to-install utility. Get the complete package…

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Training Videos

Short videos about individual Forest Vegetation Simulator topics for basic and advanced users…

 

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Newsletters

The Forest Vegetation Simulator Newsletter provides updates, fixes, proposed changes, and/or address topics of concern with simulator software.

 


The Forest Vegetation Simulator is a forest growth simulation model. It simulates forest vegetation change in response to natural succession, disturbances, and management. It recognizes all major tree species and can simulate nearly any type of management or disturbance at any time during the simulation. Outputs include tree volumes, biomass, density, canopy cover, harvest yields, fire effects, and much, much more.

  • Software

    The simulator is a suite of software programs. Obtain the suite or any components.

  • Documents

    Documents include a variety of newsletters, users guides, manuals, and technical reports.

  • Training

    Simulator training includes self-paced training, instructor-led training, and web-based training.

  • Support

    The simulator support staff provides technical support for the Forest Vegetation Simulator.