User's guide to StandWise - Revision history

Peder: /* Data Import */

2021-06-23T14:22:39Z

Data Import

Peder: /* Result Variables */

2010-05-17T13:32:10Z

Result Variables

Peder at 08:35, 17 May 2010

2010-05-17T08:35:48Z

Peder: /* Data Import */

2010-02-15T17:22:03Z

Data Import

Peder: /* Draw Strip Roads */

2009-12-21T19:29:17Z

Draw Strip Roads

Peder: /* Draw Strip Roads */

2009-12-21T19:27:39Z

Draw Strip Roads

Peder: /* Draw Strip Roads */

2009-12-21T19:26:54Z

Draw Strip Roads

Peder: /* Draw Strip Roads */

2009-12-21T19:18:43Z

Draw Strip Roads

Peder: /* User Interaction in 2D-mode */

2009-12-21T19:16:39Z

User Interaction in 2D-mode

Peder: /* Nature Conservation */

2009-12-21T19:08:37Z

Nature Conservation

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 == Data Import ==
-The forest input data is usually prepared in [[PlanStart]], where data from different sources can be imported. In StandWise, areas available in the selected database are displayed in the window called "Treatment Unit" (to the right).
+The forest input data can be imported via the Data Management menu. In StandWise, areas available in the selected database are displayed in the window called "Treatment Unit" (to the right).
 However, here's a reminder of the different [[Definition:Hierarchical model | levels used in the Heureka applications]] ;

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 [[Image:SelectVariables.png|300px|thumb|right|Figure 1. The user can select what variables to display]]
-In tab "Table", there is a button called "Select variables to show in table..." (figure 1). Click on it to select different kind of result variables:
+In tab "Table", there is a button called "Select variables to show in table..." (figure 1). Click on it to select different kind of result variables (see [[Result Variables]] for more details):
 * Biomass (in ton/ha for the different parts of the trees, e.g. stem, branches and roots, per tree species and before and after any treatment)
 * Carbon and nitrogen (in kg/m<sup>2</sup> for soil organic amounts of carbon and nitrogen)
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 * Treatments (e.g., type of treatment and e.g. corresponding harvested volumes, in m<sup>3</sup>sk/ha per tree species, and the number of years since start to current treatment)
 The table can be copied and pasted in some other software, with the "Copy table"-button above, for example to a spreadsheet program such as Excel.
 == Visualization in 2D and 3D ==

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-[[Category:User's Guides|BeståndsVis|BeståndsVis]]
+[[Category:User's Guides|StandWise|StandWise]]
 ==Introduction==
-StandWise (sv: BeståndsVis) is a stand-level management simulation and visualization tool (in 2D and 3D). With StandWise you can simulate different kinds of treatments, such as planting, cleaning, thinning, clearcutting, and fertilization. Strip-roads can be laid out graphically. You can simulate the development over an extended time horizon and define treatments manually or let the program do it for you. Growth projections are based on single-tree growth functions. Economical returns from harvesting are computed with bucking algorithms given the price lists used. Cost computations are based on time-consumption functions for harvester and forwarder. Besides from growth- and yield values, other utilities such as carbon sequestration and recreational indices can be computed.
+StandWise is a stand-level management simulation and visualization tool (in 2D and 3D). With StandWise you can simulate different kinds of treatments, such as planting, cleaning, thinning, clearcutting, and fertilization. Strip-roads can be laid out graphically. You can simulate the development over an extended time horizon and define treatments manually or let the program do it for you. Growth projections are based on single-tree growth functions. Economical returns from harvesting are computed with bucking algorithms given the price lists used. Cost computations are based on time-consumption functions for harvester and forwarder. Besides from growth- and yield values, other utilities such as carbon sequestration and recreational indices can be computed.
 == Working with Projects ==

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 The forest input data is usually prepared in [[PlanStart]], where data from different sources can be imported. In StandWise, areas available in the selected database are displayed in the window called "Treatment Unit" (to the right).
-However, here's a reminder of the different data levels used in the Heureka applications;
+However, here's a reminder of the different [[Definition:Hierarchical model | levels used in the Heureka applications]] ;
-#'''The Analysis Area.''' The top level, where an area usually consist of one or more forest estates, or a complete forest holding. A subdivision of the analysis area can be done, e.g. to enable separate analyses and results for different geographical areas.
+;[[Definition:Forest area | Forest Area]]: The top level, where an area usually consist of one or more forest estates, or a complete forest holding. A subdivision of the analysis area can be done, e.g. to enable separate analyses and results for different geographical areas.
-#'''The Treatment Unit.''' An area usually consist of several treatment units. The units often correspond to the stands (or the compartments), i.e. ''a geographically delimited forest with homogeneity regarding both biotic and abiotic factors, normally treated in the same manner at the same time.'' A subdivision of the treatment units into different forest domains can be done, e.g. when certain stands should be simulated to be treated in a certain manner.
+;[[Definition:Treatment unit | Treatment Unit ]]: An area usually consist of several treatment units. The units often correspond to the stands (or the compartments), i.e. ''a geographically delimited forest with homogeneity regarding both biotic and abiotic factors, normally treated in the same manner at the same time.'' A subdivision of the treatment units into different forest domains can be done, e.g. when certain stands should be simulated to be treated in a certain manner.
-#'''The Reference Unit.''' Usually regarded as a circular plot with a certain radius (or a quadratic cell). One or several plots describe the stand. A plot always holds site data and almost always tree data. The plots can be simulated, imputed ("recycled" to represent another stand than where it was originally inventoried) or real - in-field inventoried in the current stand.
+;[[Definition:Reference unit | Reference Unit]]: Usually regarded as a circular plot with a certain radius (or a quadratic cell). One or several plots describe the stand. A plot always holds site data and almost always tree data. The plots can be simulated, imputed ("recycled" to represent another stand than where it was originally inventoried) or real - in-field inventoried in the current stand.
-#'''The Single Tree.''' High-resolution data describing the forest is a necessity to enable the use of advanced models in, e.g., growth simulations. A plot usually holds several trees. Small trees are sometimes referred to as "plants". This could be confusing, since it is more correct to talk about seedlings (in height up to approx. 0.5 meter) and saplings (up to 3-5 meters). In any case, the purpose of single trees is the same; a higher accuracy and more advanced analyses can be done with tree data than with average values. Results at the single tree-level are appreciated by many users. In 2D- and 3D-vizualisation, single trees are simulated to extend the plots and hence cover the entire stand.
+;[[Definition:Tree | Tree]]: High-resolution data describing the forest is a necessity to enable the use of advanced models in, e.g., growth simulations. A plot usually holds several trees. Small trees are sometimes referred to as "plants". This could be confusing, since it is more correct to talk about seedlings (in height up to approx. 0.5 meter) and saplings (up to 3-5 meters). In any case, the purpose of single trees is the same; a higher accuracy and more advanced analyses can be done with tree data than with average values. Results at the single tree-level are appreciated by many users. In 2D- and 3D-vizualisation, single trees are simulated to extend the plots and hence cover the entire stand.
 === Enter Forest Data Manually ===

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 * Distance Between Strip Roads
 * Direction (the angle used in the tree map when strip roads are drawn autmatically)
+* Harvest Strip Roads: This parameter is used when strip roads are not drawn explicitly, and are also used in PlanWise and RegWise.
 == Tables and Graphs ==

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 To let the program draw the strip roads, activate the drawing tool, right-click on the tree map, and select "Autodraw Strip Roads"
-In the control table [[ControlTable_TreatmentModel | Treatment Model]], in section "Thinning", you can set the following parameters:
+In the control table [[ControlTable_Treatment_Model | Treatment Model]], in section "Thinning", you can set the following parameters:
 * Strip Road Width
 * Distance Between Strip Roads

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 === Draw Strip Roads ===
-Strip roads for the harvester and forwarder can be laid out with the drawing tool, or automatically as parallell lines.
+Strip roads, also called hauling roads, for the harvester and forwarder can be laid out with the drawing tool, or automatically as parallell lines.
 # Select the tab "2D View"
 # Activate the tool called "Draw".
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 To let the program draw the strip roads, activate the drawing tool, right-click on the tree map, and select "Autodraw Strip Roads"
 == Tables and Graphs ==

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 == User Interaction in 2D-mode ==
-In 2D-view, the user can interact with the map and select individual or groups of trees, either for inspection or for marking for harvesting. When simulating a thinning, marked trees will be cut first, after that the thinning algorithm selects from the remaining trees.  To select trees for harvesting:
+In 2D-view, the user can interact with the map and select individual or groups of trees, either for inspection or for marking for harvesting. When simulating a thinning, marked trees will be cut first, after that the thinning algorithm selects from the remaining trees.
 # Select the tab "2D View"
 # Activate the "Select"-tool, the left-most button with a rectangle.
 # To select one tree, click on it. To select several trees, press the Ctrl-key while clicking on trees. Or, press the left mouse button, draw a rectangle around the trees to be selected, and release the button when the selection is done.
 # Data of the current selection is displayed in the "Information" window. To be able to see the "Information"-window and the ""D View" at the same time, drag the "Information"-window to the bottom of the main window (figure 2).
 [[Image:StandWiseDragInformationWindow.png|400px|thumb|none|Figure 2. Dragging the Information window under the main window (StandWise)]]
 == Tables and Graphs ==

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 === Nature Conservation ===
-In RegWise and PlanWise, part of a stand can be set aside for nature conservation, and trees can be retained in the part that is not set aside. Only the retenetion option is available in StandWise. The retention of trees is applied in final felling and in selection fellings. Whether trees are left and the selection of trees to retain are detemined by the control table [[Control Table: Nature Conservation]].
+In RegWise and PlanWise, part of a stand can be set aside for nature conservation, and trees can be retained in the part that is not set aside. Only the retenetion option is available in StandWise. The retention of trees is applied in final felling and in selection fellings. Whether trees are left and the selection of trees to retain are detemined by the control table [[ControlTable_Nature_Conservation | Nature Conservation]].
 In 2D-view, the user can select to draw strip roads of next thinning manually or automatically (by right-clicking in the view). Thinning is to some extent defined in the wizard, however completely set in the treatment model control table. E.g. the width and the direction of the strip roads will have impact on the harvest and, probably more important, the remaining forest after thinning.