Non-linear matrix modeling of forest growth with permanent plot data: The case of uneven-aged douglas-fir stands

International Transactions in Operational Research

Volumn 10, Issue 5, 2003, Pages 461-482

  Ralston, R ^a   Buongiorno, J ^a   Schulte, B ^a   Fried, J ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON   (United States)

^b USDA FOREST SERVICE   (United States)

Author keywords

Biometrics; Continuous cover; Diversity; Douglas fir; Ecology; Economics; Growth model; Management; Matrix; Mixed species; Mortality; Selection; Uneven aged

Indexed keywords

EID: 85016060403     PISSN: 09696016     EISSN: 14753995     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/1475-3995.00422     Document Type: Article

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