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A flexible multiple stress model: who needs a priori classification?

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In this contribution we shall review a multiple stress model for vegetation (MOVE), which predicts the effects on ecosystems of stresses imposed by different environmental problems. The model consists of two modules: one for soil and one for vegetation. In the soil module changes in abiotic site factors (e.g. soil moisture, soil nutrient availability, and soil acidity) are predicted for various environmental scenarios. In the vegetation module the ecological response functions of species (plotted in a multi-dimensional hypervolume according to Hutchinson) are used to predict the occurrence probability of species for each combination of the abiotic site factors. By linking the two modules, the occurrence probability of species can be predicted in each geographical unit. The model can be used for scenario studies, standard-setting, and the identification of key problems and problem areas. Examples given are based on specific pilot studies.

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Latour, J.B., Reiling, R., Wiertz, J. (1994). A flexible multiple stress model: who needs a priori classification?. In: Klijn, F. (eds) Ecosystem Classification for Environmental Management. Ecology & Environment, vol 2. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-1384-9_9

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