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Table 1 Characteristics of the two types of plot data used in modelling

From: Predicting individual tree growth using stand-level simulation, diameter distribution, and Bayesian calibration

Plot type

Variable-radius plot

Square plot

Investigation year

1989-1990, 2004-2005, 2014-2015

2014-2015

Sample size

215

22

Stand age (year)

Min.

15

25

Mean

46

45

Max.

87

73

Stand height (m)

Min.

5.0

8.6

Mean

13.4

12.5

Max.

25.0

20.4

Mean diameter (cm)

Min.

8.0

12.9

Mean

22.0

17.4

Max.

44.0

24.8

Number of trees per hectare

Min.

151

600

Mean

628

1595

Max.

2355

3123