Western Journal of Applied Forestry · 1989 · 11 citations · 0 references
Natural ResourcesForestryHarvest ManagementSilvicultureStock AssessmentDensity ManagementStand DensityStand Density EstimationStand Density ManagementStand MeasurementStand Structure AssessmentReineke Stand Density IndexStand Density IndicesStand Self-thinningStem Density EstimationThinning
Abstract Stocking guides based on Reineke's stand density index concept (diameter vs stem density) and on the self-thinning rule (volume vs stem density) are currently in use in the western United States. A self-thinning rule-based guide has been developed for red alder (Alnus rubra). In this paper, we develop a Reineke-type guide for red alder and compare the growth of thinned and self-thinning stands in both systems. Stand density appears to be defined differently in the two systems, leading to differences in density management prescriptions. West. J. Appl. For. 4(4):113-115, October 1989.