The role of visualization in forest planning

Type :

Presentation

Pages :

8 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

12/04/2008

Category :

Political science

Sub category :

Ecology & environment

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Summary :

Introduction.
The forest planning context for visualization.
History of landscape visualization.
Types of visualization.
1. Visualization models: Image production.
2. Viewing formats: Image presentation.
Assessing the bene?ts and limitations of visualization in forest planning.
1. Performance of landscape visualization.
2. The general trend in emerging visualization methods.
Conclusion.

Abstract

Modern techniques of computer visualization, involving three-dimensional (3D) modeling, computer animation, and virtual reality (VR), are taking their place among decision-support tools for forestry. This article focuses on the emerging role of visualization techniques that simulate the appearance of forested landscapes in forest resource planning, design, and management. It is increasingly recognized that sustainable management of forests cannot be effective without the integration of biophysical, socioeconomic, and cultural factors into the decision-making process. Public pressure for good stewardship of multiple forest resources requires more comprehensive and inclusive processes for decision-making. It is important that forest managers communicate with many stakeholder groups, with varying needs and degrees of knowledge on forest sciences. The complexity of these multiple demands on forest planning and management requires sophisticated decision-support techniques; this favors the use of visual communication techniques that can potentially simplify and explain complex information and improve the process of decision-making.