Table 1.

Lowest density (1,236/ha at 70 years) yield table for lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) on an “average site” in Alberta (adapted from Johnstone 1976). Relevant mortality refers to trees greater than 11.8 m (39 ft) in height.

AgeTrees/acTrees/haDominant height (ft)Dominant height (m)Relevant mortality
201,7934,4312680
251,7804,3982990
301,6033,96134100
351,4033,4673912494
401,2153,0024413959
451,0472,58749151,374
509022,22953161,732
557771,92057172,041
606701,65661192,305
655781,42864202,533
705001,23667202,726
754341,07269212,889
8037893472223,027
8533181874233,143
9029272276233,240
9526164578243,316
10023558179243,380