Modelling changes of a deciduous broad-leaved forest in warm temperate zone of China
暖温带落叶阔叶林动态变化的模拟研究(英文)

A warm temperate deciduous forest in Dongling Mountain of Beijing was simulated with forest gap dynamics model, FORET1, in order to predict its future changes. The model parameters were derived from both historical and currently measured data; and the model was tested against observed data. Results showed that the model simulation of forest species composition, biomass and production matched well with observed data. Model simulation of the dynamics of this warm temperate deciduous forest indicate that the changes in net primary production was clearly unregulated and extremely unstable, with a peak around 30 years and repeated patterns of dynamics in biomass production every 110 years. The patterns of temporal dynamics of this forest are comparable to other forest ecosystems worldwide.