Abstract
A Visual Basic computer model that can be used to estimate the harvestvalue of loblolly pine plantations in the west gulf region is presented. Themodel uses a dynamic programming algorithm to convert stand tablespredicted by COMPUTE_P-LOB into a listing of seven products thatmaximizes the harvested value of the stand.
Keywords
Dynamic programming,
economics,
merchandising,
optimization,
Pinus taeda L.
Citation
Chang, S.J.; Busby, Rodney L.; Pasala, P.R.; Leduc, Daniel J. 2005. VB merch-lob: A growth-and-yield prediction system with a merchandising optimizer for planted loblolly pine in the west Gulf region. Res. Pap. SRS-35.Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station. 18p.