The Reverse-J and Beyond: Developing Practical, Effective Marking Guides
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The reverse-J shaped curve, and specific versions of it, have become synonymous with unevenaged silviculture in American practice. It has its role, but there are other alternatives. It is important to understand the goals of silviculture and the biological assumptions behind the use of a reverse-J curves, before using them to develop practical marking guides. At the same time, it is important for practical guides to respect the real limits foresters encounter in their operational environment. These limits include the quality of inventory information, and the ability for (or even wisdom of!) sticking rigidly to precise numerical guides in complex forest stands.
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