Open AccessEvaluation of beech stand condition based on the basic growth elements
Author(s) -
M. Vučković,
Branko Stajić
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
glasnik šumarskog fakulteta - univerzitet u beogradu/glasnik šumarskog fakulteta
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2217-8600
pISSN - 0353-4537
DOI - 10.2298/gsf0387095v
Subject(s) - beech , production (economics) , stability (learning theory) , crown (dentistry) , mathematics , tree (set theory) , computer science , mathematical optimization , forestry , mathematical analysis , geography , machine learning , materials science , economics , composite material , macroeconomics
The state of a beech stand is analyzed from the aspect of stability and production level. The arguments are presented for the need of the objective definition of the stand condition by the criteria based on the characteristics of stand growth elements. This contributes to integral management procedures and their verification in the aim of optimal and stabile production. The study results show that there can be significant deviations from the optimal stand condition regarding the number of trees crown development, taper and diameter increment, which are not perceptible to the eye until the visible signs of tree revitalization when the damage cannot be repaired