Patent
1997-11-14
1999-10-05
Teska, Kevin J.
G06F 1760
Patent
active
059637331
ABSTRACT:
Method and system for simulating forest management is provided. The forestry simulation system includes a library of object-oriented modules for simulating forest resources and various forestry management actions. The method includes initiating a simulation of forest resources over a pre-determined period of time using the object-oriented forest resource modules and description of forest resources such as trees and stands. Forestry management actions are periodically applied to the simulated forest resources. The object-oriented forestry simulation system also includes a windowed graphical user interface that is used to view multiple forestry management factors as the forestry simulation progresses. The method and system use object-oriented technologies to create a library of programmable components that is comprehensive, customizable and reflective of real world forest management. The method and system simulate many aspects of forest management simultaneously including: forestry operations, organization cash flow, multiple land use management and environmental quality.
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