A general stand model is fitted to a set of permanent sample plot data for lodgepole pine in .Alberta. The model represents a site-specific. variable-density stand model for volume growth and mortality of lodgepole pine. The structure of the model provides a general framework for examining volume growth and mortality i n lodgepole pine. The model's performance is compared w i t h the Alberta Forest Service yield tables and with [he results of an experimental thinning study.

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Tait DE, Univ British Columbia, Dept Harvesting & Wood Sci. Vancouver  V6T 1W5,BC,Canada
ENVIRONM CANADA,CANADIAN FORESTRY SERV,NO FOREST RES CTR,EDMONTON T6H 3S5,ALBERTA,CANADA
Cieszewski CJ, Univ Georgia, Sch Forest Resources, Athens, GA 30602 USA
Univ Georgia, Sch Forest Resources, Athens, GA 30602 USA

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NATL RESEARCH COUNCIL CANADA, OTTAWA

IDS Number:
Q8302

ISSN:
0045-5067