Space-time modeling of grizzly bears

Citation
Ld. Baer et Dr. Butler, Space-time modeling of grizzly bears, GEOGR REV, 90(2), 2000, pp. 206-221
Citations number
42
Categorie Soggetti
EnvirnmentalStudies Geografy & Development
Journal title
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW
ISSN journal
00167428 → ACNP
Volume
90
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
206 - 221
Database
ISI
SICI code
0016-7428(200004)90:2<206:SMOGB>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
An appropriate conceptual leap can be made from human geography to physical geography by applying space-time continuum modeling to zoogeomorphology-th e alteration of the landscape by animals. Drawing on the work of Torsten Ha gerstrand, we propose a space-time continuum model of grizzly bears, a geom orphic agent. Through both data-driven and conceptual applications, the mod el traces where and when grizzly bears are likely to wield a geomorphic imp act. The model further demonstrates that geographers have much to gain by m erging concepts from human and physical geography.