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  1. Errors in Site Index Determination Caused by Tree Age Variation in Even-Aged Oak Stands

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    Author(s): Robert A. McQuilkin
    Date: 1975
    Source: Research Note NC-185. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station
    Publication Series: Research Note (RN)
    Station: North Central Research Station
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    Age deviations of individual trees in even-aged oak stands in Missouri caused variations in the height growth patterns and site index estimates of these younger or older trees. A correction factor for site index estimates on these age-deviant trees is given.

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    McQuilkin, Robert A. 1975. Errors in Site Index Determination Caused by Tree Age Variation in Even-Aged Oak Stands. Research Note NC-185. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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    light, wind, height growth

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