Self-thinning Limits in Two and Three Dimensions
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Forest growth and yield, Reineke, 3/2 law, Relative spacing, Stand density management diagrams, Thinning, Loblolly pineAbstract
The principles behind self-thinning laws and stand density management diagrams are examined. Relationships are analyzed based on trajectories of unthinned and thinned stands in a 3-dimensional state space. Limiting self-thinning lines and planes are demonstrated using a dynamic stand growth model for loblolly pine.Riferimenti bibliografici
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