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Preface | |
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Introduction | |
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Purpose of Book | |
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Need for Measurements | |
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Neasurement Cost Considerations | |
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Abbreviations and Symbols | |
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Numerical Considerations | |
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Scales of Measurement | |
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Significant Digits and Rounding Off | |
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English Versus Metric Systems | |
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Presenting Information | |
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Preparation of Graphs | |
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Preparation of Technical Reports | |
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Reviews of Technical Literature | |
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Problems | |
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Statistical Methods | |
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Introduction | |
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Bias, Accuracy, and Precision | |
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Calculating Probabilities | |
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Factorial Notation, Permutations, and Combinations | |
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Statistical Concepts | |
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Analysis of Data | |
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Populations, Parameters, and Variables | |
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Frequency Distributions | |
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Statistical Computations | |
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Mode, Median, and Mean | |
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The Range and Average Deviation | |
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Variance and Standard Deviation | |
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Coefficient of Variation | |
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Standard Error of the Mean | |
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Confidence Limits | |
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Covariance | |
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Simple Correlation Coefficient | |
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Expansion of Means and Standard Errors | |
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Mean and Vairance of Linear Functions | |
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Simple Linear Regression | |
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Definitions | |
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A Linear Equation | |
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A Sample Problem | |
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Indicators of Fit | |
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Regression Through the Origin | |
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Hazards of Interpretation | |
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Multiple Regression | |
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Problems | |
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References | |
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Sampling Designs | |
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Introduction | |
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Sampling Versus Complete Enumeration | |
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The Sampling Frame | |
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Simple Random and Systematic Sampling | |
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Simple Random Sampling | |
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Sampling Intensity | |
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Effect of Plot Size on Variability | |
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Systematic Sampling | |
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Stratified Random Sampling | |
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Stratifying the Population | |
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Proportional Allocation of Field Plots | |
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Optimum Allocation of Field Plots | |
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Sample Size for Stratified Sampling | |
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Regression and Ratio Estimation | |
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Regression Estimation | |
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Comparison of Regression Estimation to Simple Random Sampling | |
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Ratio Estimation | |
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Double Sampling | |
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Double Sampling with Regression and Ratio Estimators | |
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Double Sampling for Stratification | |
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Cluster and Two-Stage Sampling | |
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Cluster Sampling | |
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Two-Stage Sampling | |
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Sampling for Discrete Variables | |
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Simple Random Sampling for Attributes | |
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Cluster Sampling for Attributes | |
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Relative Efficiencies of Sampling Plans | |
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Problems | |
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References | |
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Land Measurements | |
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Applications of Surveying | |
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Measuring Distances | |
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Pacing Horizontal Distances | |
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Chaining Horizontal Distances | |
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Methods of Tape Graduation | |
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Electronic Distance Measurement | |
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Using Magnetic Compasses | |
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Nomenclature of the Compass | |
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Magnetic Declination | |
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Allowance for Declination | |
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Use of the Compass | |
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Area Determination | |
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Simple Closed Traverse | |
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Graphical Area Determination | |
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DOT Grids | |
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Planimeters | |
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Transects | |
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Topographic Maps | |
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Colonial Land Subdivision | |
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Metes and Bounds Surveys | |
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The U.S. Public Land Survey | |
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History | |
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The Method of Subdivision | |
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The 24-Mile Tracts | |
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Townships | |
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Establishment of Sections and Lots | |
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Survey Field Notes | |
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Marking Land Survey Lines | |
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Global Positioning Systems | |
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Purpose of GPS | |
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How GPS Works | |
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GPS Accuracy | |
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Differential Correction | |
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GPS Data | |
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GPS Receivers | |
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Problems | |
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References | |
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Cubic Volume, Cord Measure, and Weight Scaling | |
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Logs, Bolts, and Scaling Units | |
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Computing Cross-Sectional Areas | |
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Log Volumes and Geometric Solids | |
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Scaling by the Cubic Foot | |
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Inscribed Sqaure Timbers | |
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Measuring Stacked Wood | |
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The Cord | |
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Solid Contents of Stacked Wood | |
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An Ideal Measure | |
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Weight Scaling of Pulpwood | |
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The Appeal of Weight Scaling | |
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Variations in Weight | |
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Wood Density and Weight Ratios | |
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Advantages of Weight Scaling | |
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Problems | |
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References | |
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Log Rules, Scaling Practices, and Specialty Wood Products | |
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Log Rules | |
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General Features of Board-Foot Log Rules | |
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Derivation of Log Rules | |
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Mill-Tally Log Rules | |
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Board Foot-Cubic Root Ratios | |
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Scribner Log Rule | |
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Doyle Log Rule | |
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International Log Rule | |
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Overrun and Underrun | |
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Board-Foot Volume Conversions | |
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Board-Foot Log Scaling | |
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Scaling Straight, Sound Logs | |
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Log Defects | |
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Board-Foot Deduction Methods | |
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Cull Percent Deduction Methods | |
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Merchantable Versus Cull Logs | |
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Scaling Records | |
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Log Scanning | |
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Log Grading | |
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Need for Log Grading | |
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Hardwood Log Grading | |
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Softwood Log Grading | |
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Weight Scaling of Sawlogs | |
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Advantages and Limitations | |
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Volume-Weight Relationships for Sawlogs | |
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Specialty Wood Products | |
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Specialty Products Defined | |
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Veneer Logs | |
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Poles and Piling | |
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Fence Posts | |
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Railroad Ties | |
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Mine Timbers | |
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Stumps for the Wood Naval-Stores Industry | |
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Bolts and Billets | |
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Fuel Wood | |
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Problems | |
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References | |
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Measuring Standing Trees | |
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Tree Diameters | |
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Diameter at Breast Height for Irregular Trees | |
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Measuring Bark Thickness | |
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Tree Diameter Classes | |
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Basal Area and Mean Diameter | |
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Upper-Stem Diameters | |
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Tree Heights | |
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Height Poles | |
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Height Measurement Principles | |
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Merritt Hypsometer | |
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Total Versus Merchantable Heights | |
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Sawlog Merchantability for Irregular Stems | |
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Tree Form Expressions | |
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Form Factors and Quotients | |
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Girard Form Class | |
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Form Measurements | |
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Tree Crowns | |
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Importance of Crown Measures | |
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Crown Width | |
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Crown Length | |
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Crown Surface Area and Volume | |
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Tree Age | |
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Definitions | |
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Age From Annual Rings | |
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Age Without Annual Rings | |
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Problems | |
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References | |
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Volumes and Weights of Standing Trees | |
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Purpose of Volume and Weight Equations | |
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Types of Tree Volume and Weight Equations | |
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Multiple-Entry Volume Tables | |
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Form-Class Versus Non-Form-Class Equations | |
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Compilation of MEsavage-Girard Form-Class Tables | |
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Constructing Multiple-Entry Volume Equations | |
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Selecting a Multiple-Entry Volume Equation | |
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Making Allowances for Various Utilization Standards | |
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Tree Volumes From Taper Equations | |
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Integrating Taper Functions | |
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Single-Entry Volume Equations | |
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Advantages and Limitations | |
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Constructing a Single-Entry Equation from Measurements of Felled Trees | |
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Derivation from a Multiple-Entry Equation | |
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Tarif Tables | |
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Tree Weight Equations | |
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Field Tallies by Weight | |
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Weight Equations for Tree Boles | |
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Biomass Equations | |
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Problems | |
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References | |
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Forest Inventory | |
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Introduction | |
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Classes of Timber Surveys | |
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Inventory Planning | |
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Forest Inventory and Analysis | |
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Special Inventory Considerations | |
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Tree Tallies | |
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Electronic Data Recorders | |
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Tree-Defect Estimation | |
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The Complete Tree Tally | |
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Organizing the Complete Tree Tally | |
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Timber Inventory as a Sampling Process | |
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Summaries of Cruise Data | |
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Stand and Stock Tables | |
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Timber Volumes From Stump Diameters | |
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Sales of Standing Timber | |
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Stumpage Value | |
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Methods of Selling Standing Timber | |
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Timber-Sale Contracts | |
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Problems | |
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References | |
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Inventories with Sample Strips or Plots | |
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Fixed-Area Sampling Units | |
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Strip System of Cruising | |
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Strip-Cruise Layout | |
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Computing Tract Acreage From Sample Strips | |
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Field Procedure for Strip Cruising | |
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Pros and Cons of Strip Cruising | |
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Line-Plot System of Cruising | |
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The Traditional Approach | |
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Plot Cruise Example | |
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Sampling Intensity and Design | |
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Cruising Techniques | |
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Boundary Overlap | |
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Merits of the Plot System | |
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Use of Permanent Sample Plots | |
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Criteria for Inventory Plots | |
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Sample Units: Size, Shape, and Number | |
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Field-Plot Establishment | |
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Field-Plot Measurements | |
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Periodic Reinventories | |
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Regeneration Surveys with Sample Plots | |
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Need for Regeneration Surveys | |
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Stocked-Quadrat Method | |
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Plot-Count Method | |
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Staked-Point Method | |
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Problems | |
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References | |
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Inventories with Point Samples | |
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The Concept of Point Sampling | |
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Nomenclature and Variants | |
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Selecting a Sighting Angle | |
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Plot Radius Factor | |
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How Point Sampling Works | |
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Imaginary Tree Zones | |
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Equality of Tree Basal Area on a Per-Acre Basis | |
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Implementing Point Sampling | |
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The Stick-Type Angle Gauge | |
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The Spiegel Relascope | |
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The Wedge Prism | |
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Calibration of Prisms or Angle Gauges | |
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Corrections for Slope | |
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Doubtful Trees, Limiting Distances, and Bias | |
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Boundary Overlap | |
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Choice of Instruments | |
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Volume Calculations | |
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Example of Computational Procedures | |
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Basal Area Per Acre | |
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Trees Per Acre | |
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Volume Per Acre by the Volume-Factor Approach | |
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Volume Per Acre by the Volume/Basal-Area Ratios Approach | |
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Estimating Precision | |
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Field Tally by Height Class | |
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Point Sampling in a Double-Sampling Context | |
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Estimating Growth from Permanent Points | |
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Point-Sample Cruising Intensity | |
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Comparisons with Conventional Plots | |
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Number of Sampling Points Needed | |
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Point Samples Versus Plots | |
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Attributes and Limitations | |
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Problems | |
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References | |
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Inventories with 3P Sampling | |
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Introduction | |
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Components of 3P Inventory | |
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How 3P is Applied | |
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Timber-Sale Example | |
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Preliminary Steps | |
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Field Procedure | |
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Sample-Tree Measurement | |
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3P Computations | |
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Numerical Example | |
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Extensions, Attributes, and Limitations of Basic 3P Sampling | |
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Extensions of Basic 3P Sampling | |
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Attributes and Limitations of 3P Sampling | |
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Problems | |
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References | |
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Using Aerial Photographs | |
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Purpose of Chapter | |
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Types of Aerial Photographs | |
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Black-and-White Aerial Films | |
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Color Aerial Films | |
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Seasons for Aerial Photography | |
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Determining Photographic Scales | |
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Photogeometry | |
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Aligning Prints for Stereoscopic Study | |
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Cover-Type Identificaion and Mapping | |
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Forest Type Recognition | |
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Identifying Individual Species | |
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Timber Type Maps | |
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Using Photos for Field Travel | |
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Basic Forest Measurements | |
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Measuring Area and Distance | |
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Measuring Heights by Parallax | |
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Parallax-Measuring Devices | |
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Tree-Crown Diameters | |
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Tree Counts | |
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Individual-Tree Volumes | |
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Aerial Stand-Volume Tables | |
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Crown Closure | |
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Stand-Volume Estimates | |
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Adjusting Photo Volumes by Field Checks | |
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Obtaining Aerial Photographs | |
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The Options | |
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Photography from Commercial Firms | |
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Photography from the U.S. Government | |
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Photography from the Canadian Government | |
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Taking Your Own Pictures | |
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Contracting For New Photography | |
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Other Remote-Sensing Tools | |
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Problems | |
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References | |
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Geographic Information Systems | |
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What is a GIS? | |
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GIS Data Structures | |
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Data Formats | |
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Raster Data | |
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Vector Data | |
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Raster Versus Vector Systems | |
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Geographic Coordinate Systems | |
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Types of Coordinate Systems | |
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The Latitude and Longitude System | |
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The Universal Transverse Mercator Coordinate System | |
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The State Plane Coordinate System | |
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GIS Data Sources, Entry, and Quality | |
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Deriving Digital Maps | |
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Existing Map Data | |
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Digitizing and Scanning | |
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Field and Image Data | |
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Errors and Accuracy | |
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GIS Analysis Functions | |
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Analysis-The Power of GIS | |
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Spatial Analysis Functions | |
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Cartographic Modeling | |
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Problems | |
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References | |
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Site, Stocking, and Stand Density | |
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The Concepts of Site | |
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Direct Measurement of Forest Productivity | |
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Tree Height as a Measure of Site Quality | |
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Field Measurement of Site Index | |
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Construction of Site-Index Curves | |
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Interspecies Site-Index Relationships | |
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Periodic Height Growth | |
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Physical-Factors Approach | |
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Indicator-Plant Approach | |
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Limitations of Site Index | |
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Stocking and Stand Density | |
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Definitions | |
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Measures of Stocking | |
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Basal Area Per Acre | |
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Trees Per Acre | |
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Stand-Density Index | |
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3/2 Law of Self-Thinning | |
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Relative Spacing | |
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Crown Competition Factor | |
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Stocking Guides | |
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Measures of Point Density | |
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Problems | |
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References | |
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Tree-Growth and Stand-Table Projection | |
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Increases in Tree Diameter | |
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Increases in Tree Height | |
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Periodic and Mean Annual Growth | |
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Past Growth From Complete Stem Analysis | |
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Tree Growth as a Percentage Value | |
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Predictions of Tree Growth | |
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Future Yields from Growth Percentage | |
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Growth Prediction from Diameter and Height Increases | |
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Stand-Table Projection | |
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Components of Stand Growth | |
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Characteristics of Stand-Table Projection | |
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Diameter Growth | |
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Stand Mortality and Ingrowth | |
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A Sample Stand Projection | |
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Problems | |
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References | |
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Growth and Yield Models | |
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Introduction | |
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Growth and Yield Relationships | |
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Mathematical Relationships Between Growth and Yield | |
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Growth and Yield Models for Even-Aged Stands | |
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Normal Yield Tables | |
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Empirical Yield Tables | |
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Variable-Density Growth and Yield Equations | |
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Size-Class Distribution Models | |
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Example of Computatins for Size-Class Distribution Model | |
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Individual-Tree Models for Even-Aged Stands | |
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Growth and Yield Models for Uneven-Aged Stands | |
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Special Considerations in Modeling Uneven-Aged Stands | |
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Growht and Yield Equations Based on Elasped Time | |
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Size-Class Distribution Models Using Stand-Table Projection | |
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Individual-Tree Models that Include Uneven-Aged Stands | |
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Applying Growth and Yield Models | |
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Enhancing Output from Growth and Yield Models | |
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Choosing an Appropriate Growth and Yield Model | |
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A Word of Caution | |
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Problems | |
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References | |
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Assessing Rangeland, Wildlife, Water, and Recreational Resources | |
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Purpose of Chapter | |
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Measuring Rangeland Resources | |
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Forage Resources | |
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Planning Range Measurements | |
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Sampling Considerations | |
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Determining Grazing Capacity | |
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Clipped-Plot Technique | |
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Range-Utilization Estimates | |
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Range Condition and Trend | |
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Measuring Wildlife Resources | |
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Animal Populations and Habitat | |
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Population Estimates | |
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Habitat Measurement | |
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Measuring Water Resources | |
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Importance of Water | |
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Factors Affecting Runoff | |
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Physical Characteristics of a Watershed | |
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Measurement of Water Quantity | |
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Measurement of Water Quality | |
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Measuring Recreational Resources | |
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The Problem | |
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Visitor Use of Recreational Facilities | |
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Assessing Potential Recreational Sites | |
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Problems | |
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References | |
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Answers to Selected Problems | |
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Glossay | |