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Gradient Modelling

Resource and Fire Management

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  • © 1979

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Authors:
  1. Stephen R. Kessell

    1. Gradient Modeling, Inc., Missoula, USA

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Part of the book series: Springer Series on Environmental Management (SSEM)

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Table of contents (20 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Resource Management Information Systems

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Introduction

      • Stephen R. Kessell
      Pages 2-5

    3. The Needs of Resource Management and Land Management Planning

      • Stephen R. Kessell
      Pages 6-10

    4. Review of Some Methods, Information Systems, and Models

      • Stephen R. Kessell
      Pages 11-42

  3. The Glacier National Park Study

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 43-43
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    2. Introduction to Glacier National Park

      • Stephen R. Kessell
      Pages 44-48

    3. Overview of Glacier’s Terrestrial Communities

      • Stephen R. Kessell
      Pages 49-53

    4. Field Methodology

      • Stephen R. Kessell
      Pages 54-64

    5. Analytical Methodology

      • Stephen R. Kessell
      Pages 65-81

    6. The Gradient Model

      • Stephen R. Kessell
      Pages 82-98

    7. Forest Communities

      • Stephen R. Kessell
      Pages 99-119

    8. Forest Successions

      • Stephen R. Kessell
      Pages 120-134

    9. Other Terrestrial Communities

      • Stephen R. Kessell
      Pages 135-147

    10. Diversity Relationships

      • Stephen R. Kessell
      Pages 148-163

  4. Implementation of the Glacier National Park Gradient Modeling Information System

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 164-164
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    2. Gradient Models as the Base for a Dynamic Information System

      • Stephen R. Kessell
      Pages 165-167

    3. Structure and Components of the Resource and Fire Model

      • Stephen R. Kessell
      Pages 168-199

    4. Testing the Model

      • Stephen R. Kessell
      Pages 200-204

    5. Model Computer Program, Operation, and Utility

      • Stephen R. Kessell
      Pages 205-213
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About this book

This series is dedicated to serving the growing community of scholars and practitioners concerned with the principles and applications of environmen­ tal management. Each volume will be a thorough treatment of a specific topic of importance for proper management practices. A fundamental objective ofthese books is to help the reader discern and implement man's stewardship of our environment and the world's renewable resources. For we must strive to understand the relationship between man and nature, act to bring harmony to it and nurture an environment that is both stable and productive. These objectives have often eluded us because the pursuit of other indi­ vidual and societal goals has diverted us from a course of living in balance with the environment. At times, therefore, the environmental manager may have to exert restrictive control, which is usually best applied to man, not nature. Attempts to alter or harness nature have often failed or backfired, as exemplified by the results of imprudent use of herbicides, fertilizers, water and other agents. Each book in this series will shed light on the fundamental and applied aspects of environmental management. It is hoped that each will help solve a practical and serious environmental problem.

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  • Gradient Modeling, Inc., Missoula, USA

    Stephen R. Kessell

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