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- Title
Evaluation of probability distribution functions applied to tree diameter in a mixed uneven Kiker (Robinia pseudoacacia) stand of Kashmir Himalaya, India.
- Authors
Masoodi, Tariq H.; Shah, Immad A.; Dar, Meraj U. Din; Sofi, Parvez A.; Mugloo, Javeed A.
- Abstract
Probability distribution is of significance to predict tree distribution and estimate productivity in different ages as well as thinning out in forest stands to ensure optimized and stable stands. Statistical probability distributions, viz. lognormal, Weibull, exponential and gamma were used to fit tree-diameter data generated from the Manasbal forest stand of Kashmir Himalaya, India containing a heterogeneous population of trees with the objective to determine the best probability distribution of tree diameter. To estimate the parameters of the fitted distributions, the method of maximum likelihood was used. The various distributions were evaluated using different goodness-of-fit tests, viz. Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Cramer-von Mises and Anderson-Darling statistics, and the best distribution pertaining to the forest stand was ascertained. Lognormal distribution fitted the data well and could be used in modelling, planning and scheduling the forest stand in the study region.
- Subjects
INDIA; BLACK locust; DISTRIBUTION (Probability theory); LOGNORMAL distribution; FOREST thinning; MAXIMUM likelihood statistics; DIAMETER
- Publication
Current Science (00113891), 2021, Vol 121, Issue 4, p573
- ISSN
0011-3891
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.18520/cs/v121/i4/573-577