COVER: A user's guide to the CANOPY and SHRUBS extension of the Stand Prognosis Model

Melinda Moeur

doi:10.2737/INT-GTR-190

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COVER: A user's guide to the CANOPY and SHRUBS extension of the Stand Prognosis Model

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Authors:

Melinda Moeur

Year:

1985

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/INT-GTR-190

Source:

General Technical Report INT-190. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station; 1985. 49 p.

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Abstract

The COVER model predicts vertical and horizontal tree canopy closure, tree foliage biomass, and the probability of occurrence, height, and cover of shrubs in forest stands. This paper documents use of the COVER program, an adjunct to the Stand Prognosis Model. Preparation of input, interpretation of output, program control, model characteristics, and example applications are describe.

Keywords

stand structure, crown width, crown shape, canopy closure, foliage biomass, shrub cover, shrub height, shrub occurrence, stand simulation

Citation

Moeur, Melinda. 1985. COVER: A user's guide to the CANOPY and SHRUBS extension of the Stand Prognosis Model. General Technical Report INT-190. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station; 1985. 49 p.