How to estimate weights of northern red oak crowns in a stand.

Robert M. Loomis; Richard W. Blank

doi:10.2737/NC-GTR-76

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How to estimate weights of northern red oak crowns in a stand.

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Authors:

Robert M. Loomis, Richard W. Blank

Year:

1982

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-GTR-76

Source:

General Technical Report NC-76. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Describes how to estimate the weights of northern red oak and other hardwood tree crowns that could become fuels after storms, logging, or insect epidemics. Presents tables, sample worksheets, and examples.

Keywords

forest fuels, fire behavior, crown fuels, foliage weight, branchwood weight

Citation

Loomis, Robert M.; Blank, Richard W. 1982. How to estimate weights of northern red oak crowns in a stand. General Technical Report NC-76. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station