Title: Modeling Multigenerational Household Response to Fuel Wood Availability: Using Long-Term Data to Help Solve Current Problems.

C. David Johnson, Timothy A. Kohler, and Jason A. Cowan

Abstract:

Agent-based modeling of long-term production and human use of fuel woods in the American Southwest
informs on household responses to fuel availability over multiple generations. Data of this nature can be
applied in current household situations relating to the natural distributions and availability of fuel woods to
present-day households in lesser developed countries. The methods and techniques used in this research
can be adapted to contribute substantial input to development programs. This paper discusses the results of
archaeological research and the potential for application to present-day, small-scale, subsistence farming
households.