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T1 Multinomial logit estimation of a diameter growth matrix model of two Mediterranean pine species in Spain
A1 Escalante, Ernesto
A1 Pando Fernández, Valentín
A1 Ordóñez, Cristóbal
A1 Bravo Oviedo, Felipe
K1 Pinos-Crecimiento-España
AB Understanding diameter growth of the Mediterranean pine species is fundamental for evaluating and making appropriate strategic decisions in forest management. A matrix diameter growth model for two Mediterraneanpine forest ecosystems in Spain has been developed.MethodsMultinomial logistic (MNL) regression was employed to estimate the transition probabilities of a matrix growth model. The model combines individual tree and stand attributes and explores the effects of independent variablesand their relationships with tree size and the probabilities of stand diameter growth. The aim was to predict growth of individual trees by diameter class for a 5-year period.ResultsMNL model results for diameter growth gave better predictions for Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster Aiton) than for Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.). Stand simulations showed that diameter growth probabilities depended onproductivity and stand density. Stand simulations under fixed conditions showed that the probabilities of diameter growth increased as site productivity increased and decreased with increased stand density index.ConclusionsThis study demonstrates the usefulness of matrix growth models as tools to predict growth in Mediterranean pine forests. Stand density and site productivity are key factors in explaining Scots pine and Maritime pine forest growth in the study area.
PB Springer
SN 1297-966X
YR 2011
FD 2011
LK http://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/7764
UL http://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/7764
LA eng
NO Annals of Forest Science (2011) 68:715-726
NO Instituto Universitario de Gestión Forestal Sostenible
DS UVaDOC
RD 18-may-2024