Periodic Annual Diameter Increment After Overstory Removal in Mixed Conifer Stands

Fabian C.C. Uzoh; K. Leroy Dolph; John R. Anstead

doi:10.2737/PSW-RP-238

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Periodic Annual Diameter Increment After Overstory Removal in Mixed Conifer Stands

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Fabian C.C. Uzoh, K. Leroy Dolph, John R. Anstead

Year:

1998

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Pacific Southwest Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/PSW-RP-238

Source:

Res. Paper PSW-RP-238. Albany, CA: Pacific Southwest Research Station, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture; 22 p

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Abstract

Diameter growth rates of understory trees were measured for periods both before and after overstory removal on six study areas in northern California. All the species responded with increased diameter growth after adjusting to their new environments. Linear regression equations that predict periodic annual increment of the diameters of the residual trees after treatment are presented for the six species in the study areas.

Keywords

California red fir, California white fir, Douglas-fir, incense-cedar, increment (diameter), Jeffrey pine, northern California, ponderosa pine, sugar pine

Citation

Uzoh, Fabian C.C.; Dolph, K. Leroy; Anstead, John R. 1998. Periodic Annual Diameter Increment After Overstory Removal in Mixed Conifer Stands. Res. Paper PSW-RP-238. Albany, CA: Pacific Southwest Research Station, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture; 22 p