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Descriptive statistics of tree crown condition in California, Oregon, and Washington

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Abstract

The U.S. Forest Service Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Program uses visual assessments of tree crown condition to monitor changes and trends in forest health. This report describes four tree crown condition indicators (crown dieback, crown density, foliage transparency, and sapling crown vigor) measured in California, Oregon, and Washington between 1996 and 1999. Descriptive statistics are presented by species and FIA species group. Inter- and intra-species variation, crown condition stressors, and statistical issues that should be considered when analyzing and interpreting the crown condition data are discussed.

Keywords

Crown density, crown dieback, FIA, foliage transparency, forest health, sapling vigor

Citation

Randolph, KaDonna C.; Campbell, Sally J.; Christensen, Glenn. 2010. Descriptive statistics of tree crown condition in California, Oregon, and Washington. Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS–126. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Southern Research Station. 19 p.
Citations
https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/treesearch/35857