Carbon Cycling in Forests: Simple Simulation Models

A series of simple models that allow one to explore the basic factors controlling the sequestration of carbon by forests. The models are programmed in Excel and represent the key relationships determining the amount of carbon sequestered by a forest. Each model explores a different aspect of the carbon sequestration problem. The user is encouraged to use the models to explore the consequences of changing growth and decomposition rates, the interval between disturbances, the level of forest harvest, and the efficiency of forest products manufacturing.