A comparison of site index curves for northern hardwood species.

Willard H. Carmean

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A comparison of site index curves for northern hardwood species.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Willard H. Carmean

Year:

1979

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Research Paper NC-167. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Gives an inventory and compares site index curves for 13 northern hardwood species. Differences illustrate the need for more precise site index curves that are applicable to local soil and site conditions.

Keywords

site index curves, northern hardwood species, polymorphic height growth

Citation

Carmean, Willard H. 1979. A comparison of site index curves for northern hardwood species. Research Paper NC-167. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station