ABSTRACT
There are a number of issues that occur before, during, and after a modeling project that will certainly influence any decisions and interpretations of the modeled results. Knowledge of these issues may make project design easier and may facilitate a more successful outcome. These issues are presented by several topics: (1) people, (2) climate, (3) disturbance, (4) historical simulations, and (5) modeling science. And last, a summary of this book is presented.
