Improving Risk Prevention In Mountains Using Spatial Modelling Of Rockfall And Its Effect On Ecosystem Functioning Of Protection Forests
Informations
- Funding country
Europe- Acronym
- LUUK K.A. DORREN
- URL
- -
- Start date
- 1/1/2003
- End date
- 12/31/2004
- Budget
- 118,350 EUR
Fundings
| Name | Role | Start | End | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP5 - Fifth Framework Programme | Grant | 1/1/2003 | 12/31/2004 | 118,350 EUR |
Abstract
Forest is multi-functional ecosystems, but a major function is not taken into account: the protective function against rock fall risks. The project aim is to incorporate tree mechanical behaviour in a spatial rock fall model in order to assess the efficiency of forest stands against rock fall and to produce management guidelines for sustainable rock fall hazard mitigation by mountain forests.