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Appendix G. Relationships between productivity and PCL-derived canopy height and complexity metrics.
Table G1. Correlation between ANPP and PCL-derived canopy height and complexity metrics for both study sites.
Parameter |
Dukes |
Hurons |
Rugosity |
-0.15 |
0.05 |
Vertical canopy variability |
-0.14 |
0.30 |
Height max canopy density |
-0.25 |
-0.08 |
Mean canopy height |
-0.25 |
-0.06 |
Horizontal canopy variability |
-0.21 |
0.03 |
Mean canopy top height |
-0.29 |
0.01 |
Canopy top rugosity |
-0.09 |
0.40 |
Porosity |
0.17 |
0.56 |