MGM is a deterministic, distance-independent, individual tree-based stand growth model for the boreal forest. MGM is capable of modeling pure or mixed stands of white spruce, trembling aspen, lodgepole pine, jack pine, and black spruce. In August of 2021, MGM was approved by the Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, Forestry Division of the Alberta Government for use in forest management planning in Alberta.
In the presentation I will introduce you to the model with a short introduction on its structure followed by a demonstration showing its utility in forest management. I will look at some of its strengths and weaknesses finishing with a look at its role in future forest management.
Presenter Bio
Mike Bokalo has been the WESBOGY Research Scientist since 2001, working as a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta. His work has focused on the WESBOGY Long-Term Study, including data management, data analysis and reporting. In addition, Mike has led development of the Mixedwood Growth Model (MGM) since 2005, has supported the use and application of MGM in forest management planning and yield curve development. He has also conducted studies exploring the applications of remote sensing in the measurement of mixedwood stands. Mike taught Forest Measurements from 2007 to 2020 receiving several teaching awards.