This study was conducted to develop local stem volume tables reflecting the local growth pattern and climate condition using stem taper equations for Pinus rigida. We developed the local stem volume table for P. rigida, which is the widely planted species following Pinus denisflora and Larix kamepferi in South Korea. Three Functions of Max & Burkhart, Kozak and Parresol et al. were applied and compared to derive the most suitable taper function. Their suitability was statistically analyzed by using the Fitness Index, Bias and Standard Error of Bias. The result showed that there was a significant difference in all three functions, and the Fitness Index of the Kozak’s function was the highest among the three functions for estimating the tree growth pattern of P. rigida. Therefore, the Kozak’s function was chosen for generating stem taper equation and local stem volume tables for P. rigida. The developed stem volume tables of each region were compared to the standard stem volume table that was driven by the data of tree growth obtained throughout the nation. The result showed that the local stem volume table was higher than standard volume tables in two regions of Muju and Boeun. There was a statistically significant difference (p<α=0.05), but there was no significant (p >α=0.05) between the local stem volume.

• Jin-Taek Kang(Division of Forest Industry Research, National Institute of Forest Science)
• Sun-Jeoung Lee(Division of Forest Industry Research, National Institute of Forest Science)
• Ju-Hyeon Jeon(Division of Forest Industry Research, National Institute of Forest Science)
• Yeong-Mo Son(Division of Forest Industry Research, National Institute of Forest Science)
• Hyun Park(Division of International Forest Research, Korea Forest Research Institute)
• Hyun-Shik Moon(Department of Forest Environmental Resources, Gyeongsang National University(Insti. Agric. & Life Sci.)) Corresponding author