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The small and large tree live crown ratio
(CR) models were fitted by species/zone combination for the Interior
Cedar-Hemlock (ICH) and Interior Douglas-fir (IDF) biogeoclimatic zones
of the Kamloops, Cariboo, and Nelson Forest Regions, using Permanent
Sample Plot data.
Selected
models were compared and analyzed for suitability and predictive
abilities.
A logistic function was selected for
estimating CRs for both coniferous and hardwood species. The logistic
function predicts the percent live crown ratio of small and large trees
reasonably well. Tree size and competition measures variables
contributed significantly to estimating CRs for most species/zone
combinations. However, site variables were not significant
contributors. [paper submitted for possible publication].
[Regeneration Establishment] [Predicting Tree Lists] [Small Tree Height Growth]
[Large Tree Height Growth]
[Large Tree Diameter Increment] [Live Crown] [Mortality]
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