Determination of site quality is a basic tool for proper selection of locations and species, in management of forest plantations. Throughout the Caribbean studies of site quality are few and are hampered by statistica...Determination of site quality is a basic tool for proper selection of locations and species, in management of forest plantations. Throughout the Caribbean studies of site quality are few and are hampered by statistical limitations, inappropriate growth models, and limited data. We fitted growth curves for dominant height to evaluate and clas- sify site quality ofteak （Tectona grandis） plantations by using data from 44 permanent sample plots established since 1990 in 3--22 years old teak plantations in the Colombian Caribbean region. We used Korf＇s and yon Bertalanffy＇s models to fit curves as non-linear effects models. Both models, with a single random parameter, were considered as adequate for dominant height growth modelling, but Korf＇s model was superior. The resulting curves were anamorphic and closely reflected high variability in site quality. Five site classes were clarified： at a base age of 12 years old, teak reached a mean dominant height of 24.8 m on the best sites, 9.8 m in the worst sites, and in the averages sites, 15.8-18.8 m. Using this model, we identified the best and the worst sites for teak plantations in the Caribbean region. This model proved a useful tool, not only for site quality evaluation, but also for improved teak plantation planning and management.展开更多
The research was carried out on the territory of the Karelian Isthmus of the Leningrad Region using Sentinel-2B images and data from a network of ground sample plots. The ground sample plots are located in the studied...The research was carried out on the territory of the Karelian Isthmus of the Leningrad Region using Sentinel-2B images and data from a network of ground sample plots. The ground sample plots are located in the studied territory mainly in a regular manner, laid and surveyed according to the ICP-Forests methodology with some additions. The total area of the sample plots is a small part of the entire study area. One of the objectives of the study was to determine the possibility of using the k-NN (nearest neighbor method) to assess the state of forests throughout the whole studied territory by joint statistical processing of data from ground sample plots and Sentinel-2B imagery. The data of the ground-based sample plots were divided into 2 equal parts, one for the application of the k-NN method, the second for checking the results of the method application. The systematic error in determining the mean damage class of the tree stands on sample plots by the k-NN method turned out to be zero, the random error is equal to one point. These results offer a possibility to determine the state of the forest in the entire study area. The second objective of the study was to examine the possibility of using the short-wave vegetation index (SWVI) to assess the state of forests. As a result, a close statistically reliable dependence of the average score of the state of plantations and the value of the SWVI index was established, which makes it possible to use the established relationship to determine the state of forests throughout the studied territory. The joint use and statistical processing of remotely sensed data and ground-based test areas by the two studied methods make it possible to assess the state of forests throughout the large studied area within the image. The results obtained can be used to monitor the state of forests in large areas and design appropriate forestry protective measures.展开更多
Soil animal communities of Pinus koraiensis broad_leaved mixed forest were studied.The purpose was to discuss the dynamic characteristic of soil animals and relationship with environmental factors.The ecosystem geogra...Soil animal communities of Pinus koraiensis broad_leaved mixed forest were studied.The purpose was to discuss the dynamic characteristic of soil animals and relationship with environmental factors.The ecosystem geography distribution law of soil animals, soil animals’role and function in ecological system were revealed.In June,August,October each year,three plots were selected. In each plot, four layers were sampled(litter layer,0～10 cm,10～20 cm & 20～30 cm),adding up to 72 soil sample.The area for large_sized soil animals was 50 cm×50 cm,and the area for middle_small_sized soil animals was 10 cm × 10 cm.Separated soil animals through adopting hand_picking method and Tullgren method respectively.Sampled the soil animals in two continuing years.Shannon_Wiener index was adopted to analyze the diversity of soil animals.Monad liner regression was used to search the relationship between soil animals and environmental factors.The dominant groups were Oribatida, Isotomidae.There were relatively great changes in groups and individual numbers of dominant groups and rare groups when the reason changed.The individual numbers of dominant groups and the groups of rare groups changed.The number of individual and group was the most in August.Obviously it correlated with climatic factors in middle temperate zone.The evenness was low and dominance was high. The diversity index was not most.Among the annual fluctuating there was a increasing trend. The evenness was low and dominance was high.The diversity index was low.It conformed with the law of reason change.The correlation between soil animals and atmospheric temperature,rainfall,ground temperature and sunlight showed the correlation with rainfall and soil temperature was the most significant.展开更多
基金Reforestadora del Caribe S.A and the DIME (Research Direction of the National University of Colombia, Medellin Branch) for providing the funds for this project
文摘Determination of site quality is a basic tool for proper selection of locations and species, in management of forest plantations. Throughout the Caribbean studies of site quality are few and are hampered by statistical limitations, inappropriate growth models, and limited data. We fitted growth curves for dominant height to evaluate and clas- sify site quality ofteak （Tectona grandis） plantations by using data from 44 permanent sample plots established since 1990 in 3--22 years old teak plantations in the Colombian Caribbean region. We used Korf＇s and yon Bertalanffy＇s models to fit curves as non-linear effects models. Both models, with a single random parameter, were considered as adequate for dominant height growth modelling, but Korf＇s model was superior. The resulting curves were anamorphic and closely reflected high variability in site quality. Five site classes were clarified： at a base age of 12 years old, teak reached a mean dominant height of 24.8 m on the best sites, 9.8 m in the worst sites, and in the averages sites, 15.8-18.8 m. Using this model, we identified the best and the worst sites for teak plantations in the Caribbean region. This model proved a useful tool, not only for site quality evaluation, but also for improved teak plantation planning and management.
文摘The research was carried out on the territory of the Karelian Isthmus of the Leningrad Region using Sentinel-2B images and data from a network of ground sample plots. The ground sample plots are located in the studied territory mainly in a regular manner, laid and surveyed according to the ICP-Forests methodology with some additions. The total area of the sample plots is a small part of the entire study area. One of the objectives of the study was to determine the possibility of using the k-NN (nearest neighbor method) to assess the state of forests throughout the whole studied territory by joint statistical processing of data from ground sample plots and Sentinel-2B imagery. The data of the ground-based sample plots were divided into 2 equal parts, one for the application of the k-NN method, the second for checking the results of the method application. The systematic error in determining the mean damage class of the tree stands on sample plots by the k-NN method turned out to be zero, the random error is equal to one point. These results offer a possibility to determine the state of the forest in the entire study area. The second objective of the study was to examine the possibility of using the short-wave vegetation index (SWVI) to assess the state of forests. As a result, a close statistically reliable dependence of the average score of the state of plantations and the value of the SWVI index was established, which makes it possible to use the established relationship to determine the state of forests throughout the studied territory. The joint use and statistical processing of remotely sensed data and ground-based test areas by the two studied methods make it possible to assess the state of forests throughout the large studied area within the image. The results obtained can be used to monitor the state of forests in large areas and design appropriate forestry protective measures.
文摘Soil animal communities of Pinus koraiensis broad_leaved mixed forest were studied.The purpose was to discuss the dynamic characteristic of soil animals and relationship with environmental factors.The ecosystem geography distribution law of soil animals, soil animals’role and function in ecological system were revealed.In June,August,October each year,three plots were selected. In each plot, four layers were sampled(litter layer,0～10 cm,10～20 cm & 20～30 cm),adding up to 72 soil sample.The area for large_sized soil animals was 50 cm×50 cm,and the area for middle_small_sized soil animals was 10 cm × 10 cm.Separated soil animals through adopting hand_picking method and Tullgren method respectively.Sampled the soil animals in two continuing years.Shannon_Wiener index was adopted to analyze the diversity of soil animals.Monad liner regression was used to search the relationship between soil animals and environmental factors.The dominant groups were Oribatida, Isotomidae.There were relatively great changes in groups and individual numbers of dominant groups and rare groups when the reason changed.The individual numbers of dominant groups and the groups of rare groups changed.The number of individual and group was the most in August.Obviously it correlated with climatic factors in middle temperate zone.The evenness was low and dominance was high. The diversity index was not most.Among the annual fluctuating there was a increasing trend. The evenness was low and dominance was high.The diversity index was low.It conformed with the law of reason change.The correlation between soil animals and atmospheric temperature,rainfall,ground temperature and sunlight showed the correlation with rainfall and soil temperature was the most significant.
