The objectives of this study were to determine: 1)
differences in average wood quality and strength properties
of clear-wood specimens sampled from juvenile, transition,
and mature wood zones in Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii
(Mirb.) Franco) trees from known forest sites; 2)
relationships among wood quality properties [specific
gravity (SG), rings per...
Forest growth models in the Pacific Northwest are predominantly empirical. Predictions of yield under alternative silvicultural regimes cannot rely completely on field trials; yet empirical growth models are often inadequate for extrapolating untested regimes and genotypes. The limitations of current models include (1) long time-steps (e.g. 5-10 years); (2) insufficient...
Over the past 30 years, Christmas trees have become an intensively managed horticultural crop. During this period, higher standards and increasing competition have given the edge to growers who are progressive and highly motivated. Whether you’re a large or small producer, your trees must have consistently high quality for successful...
Using existing permanent research plot data, we developed equations for predicting height-to-crown-base (HCB), 5-yr diametergrowth rate (delta D), 5-yr height-growth rate (delta H), 5-yr mortality rate (PM), and the maximum size-density trajectory for Douglasfir and western hemlock in the coastal region of the Pacific Northwest. With the exception of the...