Compatible Individual Tree Taper, Volume, and Whole Stem Profile Increment Equations : Environmental Influences on Tree and Stand Increment. Mensuration, Growth and Yield Instruments and Methods in Forest Mensuration. Proceedings

1986

S. 26-33

3 Tab., 12 Lit. Ang.

Unselbständiges Werk

200017635

Simultaneous estimation of tree taper, total volume, merchantable volume to height and diameter limits, and whole stem profile incrementinsures mathematical compatibility between component equations. Equations were calibrated and compared using red pine data from Upper Michigan. A system base d on the segmented taper curve given by Max and Burkhart (1976) gave the best performance on these data.