This report describes the conceptual approach of the CO2FIX V 3.1 model, as well as its implementation and numerous examples. This stand level simulation model is a tool which quantifies the C stocks and fluxes in the forest biomass, the soil organic matter and the wood products chain. Included are also a bioenergy module, a financial module and a carbon accounting module. The model is applicable to many different situations: afforestation projects, agroforestry systems, and selective logging systems. The model is freely available from the web, together with numerous examples.
Publication year
2004
Authors
Schelhaas, M.J.; van Esch, P.W.; Groen, T.A.; de Jong, B.H.J.; Kanninen, M.; Liski, J.; Masera, O.; Mohren, G.M.J.; Nabuurs, G.J.; Palosuo, T.; Pedroni, L.; Vallejo, A.; Vilen, T.
Language
English
Keywords
handbooks, computer software, carbon sequestration, afforestation, agroforestry, Kyoto Protocol, clean development mechanism, forest management, simulation models, bioenergy
