Estimating forest canopy bulk density using six indirect methods

Canopy bulk density (CBD) is an important crown characteristic needed to predict crown fire spread, yet it is difficult to measure in the field. Presented here is a comprehensive research effort to evaluate six indirect sampling techniques for estimating CBD. As reference data, detailed crown fuel b...

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Published in:	Canadian journal of forest research Vol. 35; no. 3; pp. 724 - 739
Main Authors:	Keane, R.E, Reinhardt, E.D, Scott, J, Gray, K, Reardon, J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Ottawa, Canada NRC Research Press 01.03.2005 National Research Council of Canada Canadian Science Publishing NRC Research Press
Subjects:	Biological and medical sciences Biomass bulk density Canopies canopy conifer needles coniferous forests Coniferous trees Correlation analysis Correlation coefficient Dendrometry. Forest inventory dry matter content estimation fire behavior fire hazard Fires Foliage forest fires Forestry Forests Fuels Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology measurement Measurement techniques measuring devices Photography sampling Sampling techniques spatial distribution Species composition Stems Vertical distribution United States North America America Bulk density Regression equation Forests Forest mensuration Estimation Ground based measurement West Statistical estimation Method Sampling design Statistical method Stand characteristics Indirect method Measurement technique Forestry Gymnospermae Softwood forest tree Spermatophyta Coniferales Canopy(vegetation) Coniferous forest
ISSN:	0045-5067, 1208-6037
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