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MAGIS eXpress is a modeling system for spatially-explicit analysis of timber harvest scheduling and access management. GIS (Geographic Information System) layers are imported and used as the basis for formulating harvest and access models. Access issues that can be addressed include new road construction, existing road reconstruction, and road decommissioning. Vegetation growth is based on 'vegetative pathway' principles. Data are viewed, scenarios developed, and results analyzed using state-of-the-art ArcGIS map input screens. A MAGIS express solution includes the schedule of harvest activities and associated volumes, present net value, values predicted for individual treatment units, and the predicted vegetation distribution, including standing volume. A sample problem is presented to illustrate MAGIS eXpress uses and features.
Cataloging Information
- GIS - geographic information system
- MAGIS - Multi-resource Analysis and Geographic Information System
- timber harvest