Abstract
A general succession model derived from existing models is used to simulate spontaneous developments on dry sandy soils in The Netherlands, with the purpose of analysing possible management goals for even-aged coniferous stands. Model outcome with only indigenous species indicates a development from existing Scots pine stands to a mixed beech/oak forest on loamy sandy soils, in agreement with successional theory for these sites. In the case of presence of Douglas-fir and red oak, a mixed beech/Douglas-fir forest results. On poor sandy soils, Scots pine remains the dominant species in the simulation outcome, due to lack of soil development in the model. From the model results, goals for management that aims at mixed stands can be derived.
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