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Appendix 10. Examples of Stand Classification<br />

Basal Area (sq.ft./ac.) by<br />

Stand 1<br />

<strong>Species</strong><br />

DBH RO WP He All Sp.<br />

5 in. exceeds that<br />

less < 5in., so this is an Intermediate stand.<br />

Ecosystem: Hemlock basal area is greater than pine<br />

and oak combined, so this is a Hemlock ecosystem.<br />

Development Class: Hemlock and pine are<br />

dominant, but basal area >20 in. is less than smaller<br />

diameter classes so this not potentially Late<br />

Successional. Basal area >12 in. is less than lower<br />

classes, so this is not Mature. Basal area >5 in. is<br />

less than that

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