Alternative expressions for stand diameter in complex forests
Quadratic mean diameter is the most frequently reported descriptor of the diameter distribution of forests. As such, it is often used as an indicator of forest stand structure, developmental stage, and ecological and economic potential. However, quadratic mean diameter can be heavily influenced by t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
2023-01-01
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Series: | Forest Ecosystems |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2197562023000453 |