Methods for Modeling Whole Stem Increment : Environmental Influences on Tree and Stand Increment. Mensuration, Growth and Yield Instruments and Methods in Forest Mensuration. Proceedings

1986

S. 13-19

1 Tab., 19 Lit. Ang., En, Zfsg. En

Unselbständiges Werk

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Models for whole stem increment were constructed from both stem profile models and a biological hypothesis of the increment's vertical distribution on a tree stem. Both modeling approaches appear to provide reasonable results. The models based on Pressler's hypothesis provided better diameter increment estimates than the stem - profile - model - compatible increment models.