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Taper Model Validation

Taper Model Validation is the systematic assessment of a taper model's accuracy and reliability in predicting tree stem diameter changes along the bole, distinguished by its reliance on empirical data comparison and statistical evaluation to confirm model performance across diverse tree species and stand conditions.

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2017–2026

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Application of the pipe model theory to predict canopy leaf area

Richard H. Waring, Paul E. Schroeder, Ram Oren · Canadian Journal of Forest Research · 1982 · 393 citations

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A variable-exponent taper equation

A. Kozak · Canadian Journal of Forest Research · 1988 · 346 citations

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My last words on taper equations

A. Kozak · The Forestry Chronicle · 2004 · 262 citations · Full text

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Vessel diameter–stem diameter scaling across woody angiosperms and the ecological causes of xylem vessel diameter variation

Mark E. Olson, Julieta A. Rosell · New Phytologist · 2012 · 198 citations · Full text

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Comparison of model forms for estimating stem taper and volume in the primary conifer species of the North American Acadian Region

Rongxia Li, Aaron R. Weiskittel · Annals of Forest Science · 2010 · 128 citations · Full text

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Authors

102

  1. HE
    Harold E. Burkhart

    Virginia Tech, United States

    4 publications · 144 citations

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  2. MS
    Mahadev Sharma

    Ontario Forest Research Institute, Canada

    4 publications · 142 citations

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  3. AK
    A. Kozak

    University of British Columbia, Canada

    3 publications · 693 citations

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  4. QV
    Quang V. Cao

    Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, United States

    3 publications · 188 citations

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  5. JP
    John Parton

    Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Canada

    2 publications · 103 citations

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Institutions

55

  1. Virginia Tech

    Blacksburg, United States

    4 h-index

    5 publications

    204 citations

  2. Ontario Forest Research Institute

    Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

    3 h-index

    5 publications

    219 citations

  3. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

    Peterborough, Canada

    3 h-index

    4 publications

    202 citations

  4. Northeast Forestry University

    Harbin, China

    2 h-index

    7 publications

    216 citations

  5. University of Eastern Finland

    Joensuu, Finland

    2 h-index

    4 publications

    328 citations

  6. Norwegian University of Life Sciences

    Ås, Norway

    1 h-index

    2 publications

    36 citations

  7. University of Tennessee at Knoxville

    Knoxville, United States

    1 h-index

    1 publications

    23 citations

  8. West Virginia University

    Morgantown, United States

    1 h-index

    1 publications

    42 citations

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  1. Forest Science

    9 publications · 405 citations

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  2. Canadian Journal of Forest Research

    7 publications · 1.1K citations

    7

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  3. Forest Ecology and Management

    4 publications · 163 citations

    4

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  4. Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research

    4 publications · 99 citations

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  5. The Forestry Chronicle

    3 publications · 369 citations

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