2.2. Model assumptions and limitations
In any modeling effort there are inherent limitations
that arise as a consequence of trade-offs between
ef®ciency and thoroughness. We attempted to make
assumptions as realistic as possible, based on current
knowledge of ®re ecology and forest stand dynamics.
Nonetheless, in simplifying such a broad category as
®re risk across a landscape through time to a manageable
computational problem, we sacri®ced complexity.
We will discuss these sacri®ces brie¯y, justifying
our assumptions and trying to identify the limitations
as they relate to the ®re-risk module.