Predicting diameters inside bark for 10 important hardwood species

Donald E. Hilt; Everette D. Rast; Herman J. Bailey

doi:10.2737/NE-RP-531

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Predicting diameters inside bark for 10 important hardwood species

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Authors:

Donald E. Hilt, Everette D. Rast, Herman J. Bailey

Year:

1983

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NE-RP-531

Source:

Res. Pap. NE-531. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiement Station. 7p.

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Abstract

General models for predicting DIB/DOB ratios up the stem, applicable over wide geographic areas, have been developed for 10 important hardwood species. Results indicate that the ratios either decrease or remain constant up the stem. Methods for adjusting the general models to local conditions are presented. The prediction models can be used in conjunction with optical dendrometer measurements or stem taper equations to convert outside bark diameters to inside bark diameters.

Keywords

Bark thickness, oaks

Citation

Hilt, Donald E.; Rast, Everette D.; Bailey, Herman J. 1983. Predicting diameters inside bark for 10 important hardwood species. Res. Pap. NE-531. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiement Station. 7p.