Stand Equations for Estimating Aerial Biomass, Net Productivity, and Stem Survival of Young Aspen Suckers on Good Sites

Abstract

Equations were developed from single and repeated stem counts, diameter and height measurements to predict leafless aerial biomass, net productivity, and stem survival in young trembling aspen sucker stands on good to excellent sites. Although the most dense stands studied reached maximum periodic annual productivity at age 16, maximum mean annual productivity will not be reached until after 20 years of age.