Estimating value and volume of ponderosa pine trees by equations.

Martin E. Plank

doi:10.2737/PNW-RP-283

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Estimating value and volume of ponderosa pine trees by equations.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Martin E. Plank

Year:

1981

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/PNW-RP-283

Source:

Res. Pap. PNW-RP-283. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 20 p

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Abstract

Equations for estimating the selling value and tally volume for ponderosa pine lumber from the standing trees are described. Only five characteristics are required for the equations. Development and application of the system are described.

Keywords

Lumber value, volume estimation, grading systems, ponderosa pine, Pinus ponderosa

Citation

Plank, Martin E. 1981. Estimating value and volume of ponderosa pine trees by equations. Res. Pap. PNW-RP-283. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 20 p