Research Article | Published: 01 December 1997

Crown diameter/bole diameter relationship as an aid to thinning in teak (Tectona grandis L.)

P.  Dhanesh Kumar, N. Rajesh, A. V. Santhoshkumar, K. Vidyasagaran and M. A. Anaz

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 20 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 355-361 | 1997
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1997-2XYEEC | Cite this article

Abstract

A field study was conducted in the teak (Tectona grandis L.) plantations of Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala, India to develop thinning guidelines based on the relationship between crown diameter and bole diameter. Stand inventory data were collected from forty teak plantations of different age class starting from 10 to 73 years old. The results indicate that there exists a good correlation between crown diameter and bole diameter in this region. Further, teak use space more efficiently with the increase in size. Thinning guidelines based on the family of disengagement curves constructed, can also be used to find out the initial spacing for a plantation and to determine the minimum stand diameter needed for a specific desired product.

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Dhanesh Kumar, P., Rajesh, N., Santhoshkumar, A.V., Vidyasagaran, K. and Anaz, M.A., 1997. Crown diameter/bole diameter relationship as an aid to thinning in teak (Tectona grandis L.). Indian Journal of Forestry, 20(4), pp.355-361. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1997-2XYEEC

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 1997

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