A generalized system of models forecasting Central States tree growth.

Stephen R. R. Shifley

doi:10.2737/NC-RP-279

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A generalized system of models forecasting Central States tree growth.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Stephen R. R. Shifley

Year:

1987

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RP-279

Source:

Research Paper NC-279. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Describes the development and testing of a system of individual tree-based growth projection models applicable to species in Indiana, Missouri, and Ohio. Annual tree basal area growth is estimated as a function of tree size, crown ratio, stand density, and site index. Models are compatible with the STEMS and TWIGS Projection System.

Keywords

yield, individual tree models, distance independent, STEMS, TWIGS

Citation

Shifley, Stephen R. 1987. A generalized system of models forecasting Central States tree growth. Research Paper NC-279. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station