Application of Gradient Nearest Neighbor to mapping crown and fuel attributes needed for
FLAMMAP for a subbasin in coastal Oregon (Wimberly et al. 2004)
FLAMMAP Inputs
FLAMMAP Outputs
Canopy
bulk density
Moderate
Fuel Moisture,
10 mph Wind
Very Low Fuel
Moisture, 25 mph
Wind
Application of Gradient Nearest Neighbor to mapping current and future habitat capability, using stand
and landscape simulation models (Coastal Landscape Analysis and Modeling Study (CLAMS))
Northern Spotted Owl
(McComb et al. 2002)
Nesting capability (patch level):
•
Trees/ha >100 cm dbh
•
Diameter Diversity Index
Foraging capability
(patch/landscape level):
1996
(GNN)
•
Canopy height
•
Diameter Diversity Index
•
Habitat availability
within 2.2 km
2096
(projected)
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of the Forest Service.