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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"growth and yield modeling"”.
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Using economic factors in managing Appalachian hardwoods for high quality
… wide range in product values from hardwood stands, harvest decisions must consider a multiplicity of factors, many of them economic. Among these are species, tree size, tree quality, logging costs, and market alternatives. This study demonstrates how to incorporate these, using a new …
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Testing methods for calibrating Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS) diameter growth predictions
The Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS) is a growth and yield modeling system widely-used for predicting stand and tree-level attributes for management and planning applications in North American forests. The accuracy of FVS predictions for a range of tree and stand level attributes depends a great …
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Evaluating the Value of Information Concerning Different Methods of Forest Sampling
Forest inventory is essential for estimating stand value and assists with making informed management decisions. However, the compromise made between the cost of sampling methods during inventory, and the accuracy of the information gathered has not been fully recognized. This study evaluates the …
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THE INFLUENCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL VARIABLES ON THE HEIGHT GROWTH OF LOBLOLLY PINE (Pinus taeda) IN THE WESTERN GULF
<p>Understanding the effects of environmental factors on stand growth is important in optimizing forest management plans. This study investigated the effects of soil and climate factors on the height growth (site index) of loblolly pine (<em>Pinus Taeda L.</em>) using data collected from permanent …