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The prediction and distribution of general yield classes of Sitka spruce in Scotland by empirical analysis of site factors using a geographic information system

 

作者: S.M. Allison,   M.F. Proe,   K.B. Matthews,  

 

期刊: Canadian Journal of Forest Research  (NRC Available online 1994)
卷期: Volume 24, issue 11  

页码: 2166-2171

 

ISSN:0045-5067

 

年代: 1994

 

DOI:10.1139/x94-279

 

出版商: NRC Research Press

 

数据来源: NRC

 

摘要:

A framework has been developed to predict growth of Sitka spruce (Piceasitchensis(Bong.) Carr.) at a regional scale throughout Scotland based on an analysis of yield, site, and climatic factors. Using the general yield class (GYC) system for predicting forest production (m3•ha−1•year−1), the statistical model was integrated with a geographic information system to predict tree growth at a resolution of 1 km2. Site factor data from 487 sample sites were analysed along with the associated climate data derived from monthly 30-year means recorded at meteorological stations throughout the country. Multiple regression was used to develop and validate the model, which accounted for 59% of the variation in observed GYC. Standard errors of prediction were determined by analysis of variance to provide confidence limits for the 1-km2GYC predictions. The distribution of these estimates of production was plotted in the form of a digital map for Scotland, housed within the geographic information system and providing a facility to readily analyse and summarise regional information.

 

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