Local and generalized height-diameter models with random parameters for mixed, uneven-aged forests in Northwestern Durango, Mexico
Background We used mixed models with random components to develop height-diameter (h-d) functions for mixed, uneven-aged stands in northwestern Durango (Mexico), considering the breast height diameter (d) and stand variables as predictors. Methods The data were obtained from 44 permanent plots...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2014-02-01
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| Series: | Forest Ecosystems |
| Online Access: | http://www.forestecosyst.com/content/1/1/6 |
| Summary: | Background
We used mixed models with random components to develop height-diameter (h-d) functions for mixed, uneven-aged stands in northwestern Durango (Mexico), considering the breast height diameter (d) and stand variables as predictors.
Methods
The data were obtained from 44 permanent plots used to monitor stand growth under forest management in the study area.
Results
The generalized Bertalanffy-Richards model performed better than the other generalized models in predicting the total height of the species under study. For the genera Pinus and Quercus, the models were successfully calibrated by measuring the height of a subsample of three randomly selected trees close to the mean d, whereas for species of the genera Cupressus, Arbutus and Alnus, three trees were also selected, but they are specifically the maximum, minimum and mean d trees.
Conclusions
The presented equations represent a new tool for the evaluation and management of natural forest in the region. |
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| ISSN: | 2095-6355 2197-5620 |