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Using numerical modelling to address hydrologic forest management issues in British Columbia
Author(s) -
Alila Younes,
Beckers Jos
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
hydrological processes
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.222
H-Index - 161
eISSN - 1099-1085
pISSN - 0885-6087
DOI - 10.1002/hyp.1038
Subject(s) - hydrological modelling , watershed , context (archaeology) , forest management , watershed management , environmental resource management , environmental science , data collection , computer science , data management , hydrology (agriculture) , geography , data mining , engineering , geology , sociology , agroforestry , social science , geotechnical engineering , archaeology , climatology , machine learning
This paper outlines how long‐term statistical–deterministic physically based hydrologic modelling utilizing data from experimental watersheds in British Columbia (BC) can be used to fill knowledge gaps related to forest management in the BC Forest Practices Code, and discusses data and modelling issues that need to be considered in this context. Developing hydrologic model applications for these experimental watersheds will further provide insight regarding priorities for future data collection and will also advance our understanding of capabilities and limitations of physically based hydrologic models in addressing watershed management concerns in BC. Experience and expertise obtained in this fashion is a prerequisite for successful use of these hydrologic models in evaluating site‐specific forest management issues at catchments with fewer data resources. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.