The taper functions of Kozak （1988）, Bi （2000） and Fang et al. （2000） were comparatively analyzed in the present paper to develop a system for calculating the merchantable volume of oaks in the northwestern regi...The taper functions of Kozak （1988）, Bi （2000） and Fang et al. （2000） were comparatively analyzed in the present paper to develop a system for calculating the merchantable volume of oaks in the northwestern region of the state of Chihuahua （Mexico）. Taper data corresponding to 298 trees were collected in mixed and uneven-aged pine-oak stands located throughout the study area, and covering the cxisting range of ages, stand densities and sites. Results show that the compatible segmented model developed by Fang et al. （2000） best described the experimental data and is therefore recommended for estimating tree diameter at a specific height, height to a specific diameter, merchantable volume, and total volume for oaks. The equation developed in this study is a fundamental tool for use in forest surveys in the study region and is simple enough to ensure its operational implementation. The results of the statistical analysis show that the equation can be recommended for other regions, although some local adaptations may be needed.展开更多
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文摘The taper functions of Kozak （1988）, Bi （2000） and Fang et al. （2000） were comparatively analyzed in the present paper to develop a system for calculating the merchantable volume of oaks in the northwestern region of the state of Chihuahua （Mexico）. Taper data corresponding to 298 trees were collected in mixed and uneven-aged pine-oak stands located throughout the study area, and covering the cxisting range of ages, stand densities and sites. Results show that the compatible segmented model developed by Fang et al. （2000） best described the experimental data and is therefore recommended for estimating tree diameter at a specific height, height to a specific diameter, merchantable volume, and total volume for oaks. The equation developed in this study is a fundamental tool for use in forest surveys in the study region and is simple enough to ensure its operational implementation. The results of the statistical analysis show that the equation can be recommended for other regions, although some local adaptations may be needed.
