Abstract
A Forest Planning Language and Simulator (FORPLAN) has been developed to facilitate the use of simulation for integrating fire into the land management planning process.FORPLAN incorporates unique characteristics of previous systems, links numerous models and data bases, allows selection of variable resolution levels, and permits discrete time simulation of disturbances on plants, fuels, and animals. No previous computer experience is required of the user, sinceFORPLAN recognizes simple English words and phrases.
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Potter, M.W., Kessell, S.R. & Cattelino, P.J. FORPLAN: A FORest Planning LANguage and Simulator. Environmental Management 3, 59–72 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01867069
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