Prediction of cubic-foot volume of loblolly pine to any top diameter limit and to any point on tree bole

This study considers the problem of estimating merchantable volume to some specified top diameter or height limit. The models were separated into two categories. Volume ratio models give the ratios of merchantable to total volume. Taper equations when integrated provide volume estimates of any segment of the bole. Data from plantations and natural stands of loblolly pine were used to compare the models for ability to predict merchantable volumes. Additional evaluations were made among the taper equations to determine the one that "best" describes stem taper. Results showed that different models should be used for different objectives.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science

Level thesis:degree_level

masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Forestry

Department dc:contributor.department

Forestry

Grantor dc:publisher

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Year dc:date.issued

1978

Author dc:creator

• Cao, Quang Van

Statement dc:rights

• In Copyright

Licence dc:rights.uri

• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/10919/76187

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/76187