Estimates of stem wood increments in forest resources: comparison of different approaches in forest inventory: consequences for international reporting: case studyof European forests

Table 2 Distribution of European forest area and growing stock by types of national forest inventories, based on sampling methods

Indicator		Permanent plots				Temporary plots			Total
Indicator		Re-measured twice or more	Re-measured once	Establishment is ongoing	Total	Established up to 1990	Establishment is ongoing	Total	Total
Forest area	10⁶ ha	100.0	18.7	27.3	146	23.3	2.9	26.2	172.2
Forest area	%	58	11	16	85	13	2	15	100
Growing stock	10⁹ m³	13.4	4.5	4.9	22.8	3.0	0.4	3.4	26.2
Growing stock	%	51	17	19	87	11	2	13	100

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