Site index in agroforestry systems Age-dependent and age-independent dynamic diameter growth models for Quercus ilex in Iberian open oak woodlands
Despite Quercus ilex L. being one of the most widespread tree species in the Mediterranean basin, there are no growth models in the literature for this species. In this study, we compare age-dependent and age-independent dynamic diameter growth models and discuss the concept of dominance in open stands. A posteriori dominance was determined to fit potential age-dependent growth models and a site index based on diameter growth was defined. Formulations derived from power decline base models (Korf and Hossfeld) best described diameter growth. The best approach for age-dependent models was a polymorphic and with variable asymptotes generalized algebraic difference approach formulation. Residual errors in trees between 20 and 55 cm ranged from ∼7.0% in potential growth models to ∼15% in age-independent models expanded by density. Using a unique age-dependent dynamic equation for all trees, regardless of dominance, did not increase the error very much. In age-independent models, the inclusion of the defined site index reduced the prediction error but requires that the age of trees is estimated to determine the site index. The difficulty of estimating Q. ilex age makes age-independent models very attractive for system modelling. Age-independent models could be useful in other ecosystems where age estimation is problematic. © 2008 NRC.
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dig-inia-es-10261-2902152023-02-17T08:28:37Z Site index in agroforestry systems Age-dependent and age-independent dynamic diameter growth models for Quercus ilex in Iberian open oak woodlands Gea Izquierdo, Guillermo Cañellas, I. Montero, G. Despite Quercus ilex L. being one of the most widespread tree species in the Mediterranean basin, there are no growth models in the literature for this species. In this study, we compare age-dependent and age-independent dynamic diameter growth models and discuss the concept of dominance in open stands. A posteriori dominance was determined to fit potential age-dependent growth models and a site index based on diameter growth was defined. Formulations derived from power decline base models (Korf and Hossfeld) best described diameter growth. The best approach for age-dependent models was a polymorphic and with variable asymptotes generalized algebraic difference approach formulation. Residual errors in trees between 20 and 55 cm ranged from ∼7.0% in potential growth models to ∼15% in age-independent models expanded by density. Using a unique age-dependent dynamic equation for all trees, regardless of dominance, did not increase the error very much. In age-independent models, the inclusion of the defined site index reduced the prediction error but requires that the age of trees is estimated to determine the site index. The difficulty of estimating Q. ilex age makes age-independent models very attractive for system modelling. Age-independent models could be useful in other ecosystems where age estimation is problematic. © 2008 NRC. 2023-02-17T08:28:37Z 2023-02-17T08:28:37Z 2008 artículo Canadian Journal of Forest Research 38(1): 101-113 (2008) 0045-5067 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12792/5133 http://hdl.handle.net/10261/290215 10.1139/X07-142 1208-6037 en none Canadian Science Publishing |
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Despite Quercus ilex L. being one of the most widespread tree species in the Mediterranean basin, there are no growth models in the literature for this species. In this study, we compare age-dependent and age-independent dynamic diameter growth models and discuss the concept of dominance in open stands. A posteriori dominance was determined to fit potential age-dependent growth models and a site index based on diameter growth was defined. Formulations derived from power decline base models (Korf and Hossfeld) best described diameter growth. The best approach for age-dependent models was a polymorphic and with variable asymptotes generalized algebraic difference approach formulation. Residual errors in trees between 20 and 55 cm ranged from ∼7.0% in potential growth models to ∼15% in age-independent models expanded by density. Using a unique age-dependent dynamic equation for all trees, regardless of dominance, did not increase the error very much. In age-independent models, the inclusion of the defined site index reduced the prediction error but requires that the age of trees is estimated to determine the site index. The difficulty of estimating Q. ilex age makes age-independent models very attractive for system modelling. Age-independent models could be useful in other ecosystems where age estimation is problematic. © 2008 NRC. |
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Site index in agroforestry systems Age-dependent and age-independent dynamic diameter growth models for Quercus ilex in Iberian open oak woodlands |
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Site index in agroforestry systems Age-dependent and age-independent dynamic diameter growth models for Quercus ilex in Iberian open oak woodlands |
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Site index in agroforestry systems Age-dependent and age-independent dynamic diameter growth models for Quercus ilex in Iberian open oak woodlands |
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