Abstract
The paper deals with the problem of determining those neighbours of a given tree that could be classified as active competitors. Active competitors were selected using an iterative procedure with specified competition zone radii and competition-elimination angles. A HEGYI-Index was calculated for each subject tree. Partial correlation coefficients were calculated, depicting the strength of the relationship between the HEGYI-Index and the current diameter increment. The results of the analysis indicate that in the given pine forests in the Kangwon Province, Korea, the competition-elimination angle should not exceed 30°, if the aim is to estimate diameter growth, based on the HEGYI-Index.
| Translated title of the contribution | Iterative selection of competitor trees in Pinus densiflora stands |
|---|---|
| Original language | German |
| Pages (from-to) | 41-45 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Allgemeine Forst- und Jagdzeitung |
| Volume | 168 |
| Issue number | 3-4 |
| Publication status | Published - 1997 Mar |
Keywords
- Competition
- Competition-elimination angle
- Competition-zone radius
- Growth
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Forestry
- Ecology