Overview of Forest Inventory and Analysis Estimation Procedures in the EasternUnited States. With an Emphasis on the Components of Change

摘要

A detailed description is given of the components of change estimation proceduresof the four eastern Forest Inventory and Analysis units. The discussion includes a brief history of the forest survey; estimates of volume change in forest stands; sampling design; selection of sample trees; individual tree measurements and volume estimation; estimators and definitions; and reconciliation and analysis.