A Simple Index of Stand Density for Douglas-fir
Robert O. Curtis
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Robert O. Curtis
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Abstract The expression RD = G/(Dg ½ ), where G is basal area and Dg is quadratic mean stand diameter, provides a simple and convenient scale of relative stand density for Douglas-fir, equivalent to other generally accepted diameter-based stand density measures. Forest Sci. 28:92-94.
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Abstract The expression RD = G/(Dg ½ ), where G is basal area and Dg is quadratic mean stand diameter, provides a simple and convenient scale of relative stand density for Douglas-fir, equivalent to other generally accepted diameter-based stand density measures. Forest Sci. 28:92-94.
Key concepts: Douglas fir, Simple (philosophy), Index (typography), Statistics, Mathematics, Forestry, Environmental science, Computer science