1.Departamento de Ambiente e Recursos Naturais,Instituto Politécnico de Bragan?a, ESAB-CIMO,Bragan?a,Portugal;2.Centro de Estudos Florestais,Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa,Lisboa,Portugal
Abstract:
• Background
Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster Ait.) is a common conifer species in Portugal that contributes significantly to the national economy. Accurate classification
of forest productivity based on site index and height growth dynamics is the main basis for sustainable forest management
of this species.