I. Resource Management Information Systems. - 1. Introduction. - 2. The Needs of Resource Management and Land Management Planning. - 3. Review of Some Methods Information Systems and Models. - II. The Glacier National Park Study. - 4. Introduction to Glacier National Park. - 5. Overview of Glacier's Terrestrial Communities. - 6. Field Methodology. - 7. Analytical Methodology. - 8. The Gradient Model. - 9. Forest Communities. - 10. Forest Successions. - 11. Other Terrestrial Communities. - 12. Diversity Relationships. - III. Implementation of the Glacier National Park Gradient Modeling Information System. - 13. Gradient Models as the Base for a Dynamic Information System. - 14. Structure and Components of the Resource and Fire Model. - 15. Testing the Model. - 16. Model Computer Program Operation and Utility. - IV. Subsequent Applications of Gradient Modeling Systems. - 17. Gradient Models and Multiple Resolution Levels. - 18. Models of Vertebrate Habitat Utilization. - 19. The Next Generation of Gradient Modeling Systems: FORPLAN and PREPLAN. - 20. Conclusions Technology Transfer Between Researchers and Managers. - Literature Cited. - Appendix 1. Scientific and Common Names For Species Mentioned In The Text. - Appendix 2. Gradient Population Nomograms For Glacier National Park. Language: English