Construction of Variable-Density Empirical Yield Equations From Forest Management Inventory Data

Authors

David K. Walters, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Alan R. Ek, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
David Czysz, Nekoosa Papers, Inc.

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Northern Journal of Applied Forestry

Volume

7

Issue

3

Publisher

Society of American Foresters

First Page

110

Last Page

113

Publication Date

9-1-1990

Abstract

Using simple concepts, forest management inventory data, and microcomputers for analysis, methodology is described whereby a forest owner or manager can construct yield equations quickly and economically. Models such as these should adequately explain the average yield trends in the data and can be adjusted, through the use of ratios, to specific stand information. Steps and cautions in choice of model form, data aggregation, and fitting procedure are discussed and illustrated. Assumptions and procedures for model implementation are also described. North. J. Appl. For. 7:110-113, September 1990.

Recommended Citation

Walters, D. K.; EK, A. R.; Czysz, D. Construction of variable-density empirical yield equations from forest management inventory data. Northern Journal of Applied Forestry. 7 (3): 110-113.