1. Estimate of Dendrometric Variables by Fixed Area and Bitterlich Methods for Thinned Pinus Taeda Stands
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Davi Danrlei Sniezko Steffen, Afonso Figueiredo Filho, Sintia Valerio Kohler, and Rodrigo Otávio Veiga de Miranda
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Sampling ,circular sampling units ,variable area method ,census ,Forestry ,SD1-669.5 - Abstract
Abstract This study aimed to assess the precision, accuracy, and compatibility of dendrometric estimates both individually and per hectare using the fixed area and Bitterlich methods. This study was performed in a Pinus taeda stand in Pinhão, Paraná, Brazil. A census was carried out in the area (8 ha) in addition to the fixed area and Bitterlich methods with basal area factors 1, 2 and 4 (B1, B2, and B4, respectively). The individual variables (diameter at breast height, total height, basal area and volume) did not differ significantly among the sampling methods. For the variables per hectare (number of trees and basal area), minor sampling errors were found for the fixed area method and B2 and B4 showed similar values to the parametric means. For total volume and by wood assortment, B2 and B4 were close to the real value (Census), however, they showed higher sampling errors comparatively to the others.
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- 2024
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