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• Authors: Chang, S.J.; Busby, Rodney L.; Pasala, P.R.; Leduc, Daniel J.
• Publication Year: 2005
• Publication Series: Research Paper (RP)
• Source: Res. Pap. SRS-35.Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station. 18p.

Abstract

A Visual Basic computer model that can be used to estimate the harvestvalue of loblolly pine plantations in the west gulf region is presented. Themodel uses a dynamic programming algorithm to convert stand tablespredicted by COMPUTE_P-LOB into a listing of seven products thatmaximizes the harvested value of the stand.

• Citation: Chang, S.J.; Busby, Rodney L.; Pasala, P.R.; Leduc, Daniel J. 2005. VB merch-lob: A growth-and-yield prediction system with a merchandising optimizer for planted loblolly pine in the west Gulf region. Res. Pap. SRS-35.Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station. 18p.
• Keywords: Dynamic programming, economics, merchandising, optimization, Pinus taeda L.
• Posted Date: April 1, 1980
• Modified Date: August 22, 2006

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