National site-index and height-growth curves for white spruce growing in natural stands in Canada

Based on stem analyses, national site-index equations and height-growth equations for white spruce (Piceaglauca (Moench) Voss) were developed covering an area from the Yukon to Newfoundland. The objective was to construct a single set of curves for each relationship by combining all regions, instead...

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Published in:Canadian Journal of Forest Research
Main Author: Alemdag, I. S.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Canadian Science Publishing 1991
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/x91-206
http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/x91-206
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Summary:Based on stem analyses, national site-index equations and height-growth equations for white spruce (Piceaglauca (Moench) Voss) were developed covering an area from the Yukon to Newfoundland. The objective was to construct a single set of curves for each relationship by combining all regions, instead of separate curves for individual provinces or regions. The results of these tests indicated that the objective could be reached without any significant loss of accuracy. In developing the equations a modified form of the Chapmanā€“Richards function was employed, and results are presented in tabular and graphical forms.