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Allometry, growth, yield and prices for aspen in the Temiscouata region of Quebec

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Information Report Laurentian Forestry Centre, Canadian Forestry Service

Issue

No. LAU-X-78E

Publication Date

1987

Abstract

Conversion of forest stands oblige the forest manager to have a thorough knowledge of several aspects concerning yield, silvicultural practices, and market prices of wood products for both existing species and those of the future.

This report deals with problems raised by the conversion of private aspen-forest lands Populus tremuloides Michx. in the Lower St. Lawrence, and specifically the Témiscouata region.

This study focused on allometric and temporal relationships, the purpose being to track the principal growth-related parameters over time, establish volume tables, stand structure and tree morphology, and determine the yield of wood that is suitable, according to current standards, for various purposes. These latter findings, concerning assortment, are related to price changes affecting activity on private forest lands.

The report concludes with a brief look at tree defects that might lead to volume losses.

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