Models to predict the radial variation of stiffness, strength, and density in planted noble fir, Norway spruce, western hemlock, and western red cedar in Great Britain
Key message
This study compares the measured radial variation in wood stiffness, strength, and density of noble fir, Norway spruce, western hemlock, and western red cedar by developing mixed-effects models for each property using age as the explanatory variable. These models could be used to simulate the effect of rotation length and species choice on sawn wood properties.
Keywords
MOE; MOR; Radial variation; Tree growth; Alternative species
Publication
Gil-Moreno, D., MClean, J.P. & Ridley-Ellis, D. Models to predict the radial variation of stiffness, strength, and density in planted noble fir, Norway spruce, western hemlock, and western red cedar in Great Britain. Annals of Forest Science 80, 48 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13595-023-01214-7
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Data and/or Code availability
The datasets generated during and/or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.
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Jean-Michel Leban