A Comparison of Two Methods of Yield Table Construction

Author: Sylvester William A.  

Publisher: Society of American Foresters

ISSN: 0022-1201

Source: Journal of Forestry, Vol.36, Iss.7, 1938-07, pp. : 681-684

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Abstract

One not an expert in forest mensuration might well assume that here at least is one field of forestry which because of its mathematical and statistical foundation would not be highly controversial. The following article and comments show that this is not true. Even those best qualified to express an opinion on the subject do not seem to agree on the best method to be used in the construction of yield tables.