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Directed at the analysis of permanent sample plot data from mixed tropical forests to produce growth and yield models. This manual assumes some knowledge of matrix algebra and statistical methods.
Whole stand models. Size class models. Single-tree and tree list models. Data Requirements. Constructing growth models. Forest site evaluation. Diameter increment. Mortality and merchantability. Regeneration and recruitment. Model evaluation and re-calibration. Implementation and use. Future directions.
Whole stand models. Size class models. Single-tree and tree list models. Data Requirements. Constructing growth models. Forest site evaluation. Diameter increment. Mortality and merchantability. Regeneration and recruitment. Model evaluation and re-calibration. Implementation and use. Future directions.
Forest Growth and Yield Modeling synthesizes current scientific literature and provides insights in how models are constructed. Giving suggestions for future developments, and outlining keys for successful implementation of models the book provides a thorough and up-to-date, single source reference for students, researchers and practitioners requiring a current digest of research and methods in the field. The book describes current modelling approaches for predicting forest growth and yield and explores the components that comprise the various modelling approaches. It provides the reader with the tools for evaluating and calibrating growth and yield models and outlines the steps necessary for developing a forest growth and yield model. Single source reference providing an evaluation and synthesis of current scientific literature Detailed descriptions of example models Covers statistical techniques used in forest model construction Accessible, reader-friendly style
The study presents two main parts: first, a review of tropical silviculture and forest management systems and, second, the investigation of a growth and yield model which has some potential for application in the tropical region. The presentation of tropical silviculture includes: (1) an overview of the biological characteristics of the tropical forest, (2) a review of different management techniques and their level of success, (3) a discussion of the economic and institutional contexts, and (4) some important conclusions about different management regimes. The growth and yield model employs a diameter class matrix model which predicts future forest structure using the basal area and diameter class distribution of current stands. The coefficients are developed using inventory data from mixed species hardwood stands of the West Virginia University Forests. The conditions for applications of such a model in the tropical region are discussed.