Use of GIS in Optimizing Timber Thinning Strategies in the Eastern Sierra Nevada

摘要: This paper demonstrates the use of a Geographic Information System (GIS) to develop timber thinning strategies on Kyburz Planning Area Tahoe National Forest in northeastern California. The primary criteria used an assessment selective potential were forest health and fire hazard ratings. By eliminating environmentally sensitive, economically unfeasible, or low areas from consideration, GIS reduced area that was considered appropriate for by approximately 58%. offers considerable improving resource management strategies.