Allometric Models for Estimating the Height of Robinia pseudoacacia L. in Restoration Plantations

Autor: Dimitrios Manolopoulos, Konstantinos Vasileioris, Elias Milios, Kyriaki Kitikidou, Gavriil Spyroglou, Kalliopi Radoglou
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Land, Vol 11, Iss 4, p 471 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2073-445X
DOI: 10.3390/land11040471
Popis: In this study, we aimed to develop height growth models using forest data with the measured total height, bole height and diameter at breast height, targeting Robiniapseudoacacia plantations of various ages, located in restoration plantations of former mining areas of a lignite center in Northwestern Greece. To achieve this goal, 24 circular plots were randomly established in plantations of different ages. Eleven models were tested for data fit, and the selection of the models was based on three statistical criteria. The developed models revealed that black locust plantations grow well, thus being an excellent species for the restoration of former mines. There is no comparison between pre- and post-mining areas, thus site quality and other aspects are not taken into account; our models give a basis for assessments of areas affected by mining.
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