IS HEIGHT/AGE A RELIABLE INDEX OF SITE?

Abstract

Uses of the total-height/total-age relationship and the growth-intercept method in defining site quality are discussed briefly. Factors affecting height growth of the trees such as animal, insect, and frost damage, along with stand density and initial suppression, are discussed. Attention is drawn to their influences on the height-age relationship. It is suggested that the growth-intercept method of obtaining site quality may be useful in some circumstances.