A hrowth and yield prediction model for Even-aged stand of pinus merkusi Jungh. et de Vriese

Abstract

This study aims to formulate a quantitative model that call used to predict the growth and yield of even-aged stards of Pinus merkusii. The desired model is the one which meetsa set of criteria : simplicity, practicability, power furess, Flexibility, consistent and its capability to reflect this stand structure dynamics. The data used in this study were taken from a series of measurements conducted by the Center of Forest Research and Development from 1973 to 1984. All sample trees and stands are located in Java, distributed in all province possessing Pinus merkusii even-aged stands.