Abstract

Abstract In March 1994, a severe ice storm badly damaged an 11-yr-old loblolly pine spacing study in central Virginia. After the storm, trees in the spacing trials were categorized into one of five stem and top damage classes. Analysis of variance procedures indicated no significant relationship between stem and top damage and spacing or density. Forked trees were found to be more susceptible to ice damage than single-stemmed trees. At an individual tree level, strong correlations were found between diameter and height and the type (stem bending or top breakage) and severity of damage. Prediction equations were developed for estimating the probability of five levels of stem bending and top breakage based on a proportional odds model. South. J. Appl. For. 20(3):151-155.

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.