Modelling forest growth and yield : applications to mixed tropical forests

Jerome K. Vanclay, Southern Cross University

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Full text communicated with permission of JK Vanclay. Publication out of print. All rights reverted to the author 1 July 2005.

Abstract

Contents: 1. Introduction -- 2. Whole Stand Models -- 3. Size Class Models -- 4. Single-tree and Tree List Models -- 5. Data Requirements -- 6. Constructing Growth Models -- 7. Forest Site Evaluation -- 8. Diameter Increment -- 9. Mortality and Merchantability -- 10. Regeneration and Recruitment -- 11. Model Evaluation and Re-calibration -- 12. Implementation and Use -- 13. Future Directions.