The linear diameter-height relationship

The linear diameter-height relationship is the same for all life history stages, but each stage can use a different set of parameter values.

Parameters

Parameter nameDescription
Maximum Tree Height, in meters The maximum tree height for a species, in meters. No tree, no matter what allometric function it uses, is allowed to get taller than this. Used by all species.
Adult Linear Function Intercept The intercept of the adult linear function for DBH and height.
Adult Linear Function Slope The slope of the adult linear function for DBH and height.
Sapling Linear Function Intercept The intercept of the sapling linear function for DBH and height.
Sapling Linear Function Slope The intercept of the sapling linear function for DBH and height.
Seedling Linear Function Intercept The intercept of the seedling linear function for DBH and height.
Seedling Linear Function Slope The slope of the seedling linear function for DBH and height.

The linear diam - height function is:

height = a + b * diam

where: