Ecological Archives A025-050-A7

Robert T. Fahey, Alexander T. Fotis, and Kerry D. Woods. 2015. Quantifying canopy complexity and effects on productivity and resilience in late-successional hemlock–hardwood forests. Ecological Applications 25:834–847. http://dx.doi.org/10.1890/14-1012.1

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


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