INPUT VARIABLES 



The variables used to describe the stand at the start of the prognosis are listed 

 below. Some of these items may be omitted if the growth functions for a particular 

 forest type do not use them. A specific format for the input of these variables is 

 given in Appendix II. 



Sample design (see Appendix III) : 



Stand expansion factor or sampling weight 



Number of plots in the stand 



Type of stand examination (quadrat description vs. tree enumeration) 

 Fixed-area-plot size 



Variable-radius-plot basal area factor 



Tree d.b.h. dividing fixed from variable plot tally 



Management class code designating recently cut tree or recent mortality tree 

 Period for measurement of radial or height increment 



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