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The term individual tree refers to a single woody plant that is distinct from surrounding trees and ecosystems. In forestry and ecological science, individual trees are the basic units of study for assessing forest structure, biodiversity, and resource dynamics. Each tree can be identified by its species, age, size, canopy shape, and growth history, and these attributes influence local microhabitats and nutrient cycling.
Individual trees play key roles in forest succession, where pioneer species colonize gaps created by dead or
In silviculture, managers measure individual tree metrics such as diameter at breast height (DBH), height, crown
From a modeling perspective, individual trees are represented in various computational frameworks. Forest dynamics simulation models
The concept of the individual tree is central to many disciplines, including dendrochronology, where tree rings