Taper-volume equations for major tree species of the Yukon Territory

Authors

G.M. Bonnor
P. Boudewyn

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Information Report Pacific and Yukon Region, Forestry Canada, Victoria : The Centre

Issue

BC-X-323

First Page

4

Last Page

18

Publication Date

1990

Abstract

Using stem analysis data from 1248 trees in the Yukon Territory and a previously published variable-exponent taper equation, taper-volume equations were derived for each ecoregion for four species: lodgepole pine, white spruce, black spruce and aspen. Tests were made to determine if significant differences existed among the ecoregions, or if equations could be derived for ecoregion groups. The practical aspects of using such ecoregion-based equations were also evaluated.

For white spruce, a single equation is recommended; for each of the other three species, separate equations for two ecoregion groups are recommended.

Recommended Citation

Bonnor, G. M. and Boudewyn, P. 1990. Taper-volume equations for major tree species of the Yukon Territory. Information Report Pacific and Yukon Region, Forestry Canada, Victoria : The Centre. BC-X-323. 4-18.