Hipsometric Rate for Pinus taeda L. at Different Stages of the Cutting Cycle

ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the different phases of the cutting cycle, seeking a proper hypsometric rate to estimate the height of these different phases in a reforestation of Pinus taeda. The study consisted of five treatments, being the fifth the combination of the data belonging to the other treatments. The sampling followed the fixed area method where plots size and number of dominant trees varied with each cutting cycle. The plots location was defined by simple random sampling (eight portions by cutting cycle). We determined the statistical adjustments, adjusted coefficient of determination, standard error and residual analysis. We performed the Graybill identity test to assess the need to use different models for different age classes. Results showed that there are significant differences between adopting a specific model to each stage and use a single best model for the full settlement.