stamhöjd
Stamhöjd is a term used primarily in Swedish forestry and tree measurement to describe a vertical position on the trunk of a tree. It refers to the height along the stem above the ground and is used to distinguish the trunk portion from the crown. Stamhöjd serves as a parameter in growth and yield models and in determining timber volume and stem form.
Definitions of stamhöjd vary by protocol and species. The most common definitions are: (1) the height to
Measurement methods include direct field assessment and indirect estimation. In the field, stamhöjd can be measured
Applications of stamhöjd include predicting timber volume, informing thinning and silvicultural decisions, and parameterizing growth and
Stamhöjd is distinct from total tree height, which measures from ground level to the tree’s highest point,