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This paper presents a method for complex evaluation and quantification of tree-layer species diversity in forest ecosystems—model BIODIVERSS. The model was constructed for the assessment of species diversity on a small-scale (forest-stand) level, but may be applied with advantage to regional and large-scale inventories. The probability of correct classification of species diversity degree is relatively high; e.g. with a sampling intensity of only 1.5%, the correctness of the classification by the model is already 90%. Model BIODIVERSS is a simple and practical tool. It can be used directly during fieldwork, since for its application only a pocket calculator is needed.
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This work was carried out as a part of the grant project VEGA SR 1/7053/20 “Integrated Scheme of Sampling Methods for Permanent Survey of Forest Ecosystems Status” and the project ITM EU 1902 “Implementing Tree Growth Models as Forest Management Tools”. We gratefully acknowledge Robert Williams for providing helpful review comments.
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Merganič, J., Šmelko, Š. Quantification of tree species diversity in forest stands—model BIODIVERSS. Eur J Forest Res 123, 157–165 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10342-004-0032-8
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