The linear diameter-height relationshipThe linear diameter-height relationship is the same for all life history stages, but each stage can use a different set of parameter values. Parameters| Parameter name | Description |
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| Maximum Tree Height, in meters | The maximum tree height for a species, in meters. No tree, no matter what allometric function it uses, is allowed to get taller than this. Used by all species. | | Adult Linear Function Intercept | The intercept of the adult linear function for DBH and height. | | Adult Linear Function Slope | The slope of the adult linear function for DBH and height. | | Sapling Linear Function Intercept | The intercept of the sapling linear function for DBH and height. | | Sapling Linear Function Slope | The intercept of the sapling linear function for DBH and height. | | Seedling Linear Function Intercept | The intercept of the seedling linear function for DBH and height. | | Seedling Linear Function Slope | The slope of the seedling linear function for DBH and height. |
The linear diam - height function is: height = a + b * diamwhere: - height is tree height, in m
- a is the appropriate linear intercept parameter (either Adult Linear Function Intercept, Sapling Linear Function Intercept, or Seedling Linear Function Intercept)
- b is the appropriate linear slope parameter (either Adult Linear Function Slope, Sapling Linear Function Slope, or Seedling Linear Function Slope)
- diam is DBH (in cm) for saplings and adults, or diam10 (in cm) for seedlings
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