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Models relating individual tree basal area growth rates to tree basal areas in even-aged, monoculture forest stands

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posted on 2023-05-21, 07:57 authored by West, PW, David RatkowskyDavid Ratkowsky
As trees grow larger in even-aged, monoculture forests, stand density increases, taller trees shade smaller trees and a group of smaller, suppressed trees develops that may show little or no growth. Subsequent mortality is most common from this group. This work compares three models that may describe well the relationship between individual tree basal area growth rates and tree basal areas in a forest stand when a suppressed group of trees is present or not. The models are tested using a large collection of data from permanent sample plots in blackbutt (Eucalyptus pilularis Smith) forests in subtropical eastern Australia. An example is given for one stand showing how model parameter values may change as the stand ages; this illustrates how these models have potential for use in the first stage of model development to relate individual tree growth rates to tree sizes and stand characteristics. Such models may then be used widely across the forest population under consideration.

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Publication title

Journal of Forests

Volume

9

Pagination

21-38

ISSN

2413-8398

Department/School

Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)

Publisher

Conscientia Beam

Place of publication

United States

Rights statement

Copyright 2022 Conscientia Beam

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Hardwood plantations; Native forests

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