Geostatistical analysis of spatial variation in forest ecosystems

Year 2018, Volume: 6 Issue: 1, 9 - 22, 24.02.2018

Gülay Karahan , Sabit Erşahin

Abstract

Geostatistical methods are widely used for evaluation of spatial variations of terrestrial ecosystems.  Spatial variation of forest ecosystems can provide considerable implications for sustainable management of forest resources. In addition, knowledge on spatial variation of forest soils is necessary for an adequate understanding of the soil's role on forest vegetation and making precise estimates on ecosystem-level processes.  Number of studies have been conducted on spatial variation of forest ecosystems.   In this study, first, we discussed the sources of spatial variation in forest ecosystems and then discussed application of geostatistics for characterizing spatial variation on forest variables. 

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