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California Net Merchantable Volume by Diameter Class

This query demonstrates advanced volume analysis using EVALIDator methodology, showing how merchantable timber volume is distributed across different diameter classes in California.

Query Overview

  • EVALID: 62101 (California 2021 Current Volume)
  • Expected Result: 67.05 billion cubic feet total volume (4,188.7 cu ft/acre)
  • Key Insight: Large trees (29.0+ inches) contain 35.6% of total volume

Key Features

  • Diameter class grouping for volume analysis
  • Net merchantable bole wood volume calculations
  • Timber species filtering (non-woodland species)
  • Timberland site class restrictions

Query

SELECT
    CASE
        WHEN tree.dia <= 6.99 THEN '5.0-6.9'
        WHEN tree.dia <= 8.99 THEN '7.0-8.9'
        WHEN tree.dia <= 10.99 THEN '9.0-10.9'
        WHEN tree.dia <= 12.99 THEN '11.0-12.9'
        WHEN tree.dia <= 14.99 THEN '13.0-14.9'
        WHEN tree.dia <= 16.99 THEN '15.0-16.9'
        WHEN tree.dia <= 18.99 THEN '17.0-18.9'
        WHEN tree.dia <= 20.99 THEN '19.0-20.9'
        WHEN tree.dia <= 28.99 THEN '21.0-28.9'
        ELSE '29.0+'
    END as diameter_class,

    SUM(
        TREE.TPA_UNADJ * TREE.VOLCFNET *
        CASE
            WHEN TREE.DIA < 5.0 THEN POP_STRATUM.ADJ_FACTOR_MICR
            WHEN TREE.DIA < COALESCE(CAST(PLOT.MACRO_BREAKPOINT_DIA AS DOUBLE), 9999.0) THEN POP_STRATUM.ADJ_FACTOR_SUBP
            ELSE POP_STRATUM.ADJ_FACTOR_MACR
        END * POP_STRATUM.EXPNS
    ) AS total_volume_cuft

FROM POP_STRATUM
JOIN POP_PLOT_STRATUM_ASSGN ON (POP_PLOT_STRATUM_ASSGN.STRATUM_CN = POP_STRATUM.CN)
JOIN PLOT ON (POP_PLOT_STRATUM_ASSGN.PLT_CN = PLOT.CN)
JOIN COND ON (COND.PLT_CN = PLOT.CN)
JOIN TREE ON (TREE.PLT_CN = COND.PLT_CN AND TREE.CONDID = COND.CONDID)
JOIN REF_SPECIES ON (TREE.SPCD = REF_SPECIES.SPCD)

WHERE
    TREE.STATUSCD = 1  -- Live trees
    AND COND.RESERVCD = 0  -- Unreserved
    AND COND.SITECLCD IN (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)  -- Timberland site classes
    AND COND.COND_STATUS_CD = 1  -- Forest conditions
    AND TREE.TPA_UNADJ IS NOT NULL
    AND TREE.VOLCFNET IS NOT NULL
    AND TREE.DIA >= 5.0  -- At least 5 inches DBH for merchantable timber
    AND REF_SPECIES.WOODLAND = 'N'  -- Non-woodland species (timber species)
    AND pop_stratum.rscd = 26  -- California (RSCD 26)
    AND pop_stratum.evalid = 62101

GROUP BY
    CASE
        WHEN tree.dia <= 6.99 THEN '5.0-6.9'
        WHEN tree.dia <= 8.99 THEN '7.0-8.9'
        WHEN tree.dia <= 10.99 THEN '9.0-10.9'
        WHEN tree.dia <= 12.99 THEN '11.0-12.9'
        WHEN tree.dia <= 14.99 THEN '13.0-14.9'
        WHEN tree.dia <= 16.99 THEN '15.0-16.9'
        WHEN tree.dia <= 18.99 THEN '17.0-18.9'
        WHEN tree.dia <= 20.99 THEN '19.0-20.9'
        WHEN tree.dia <= 28.99 THEN '21.0-28.9'
        ELSE '29.0+'
    END

ORDER BY
    MIN(tree.dia);

Expected Results

Volume Distribution by Diameter Class:

  • 5.0-6.9 inches: 1.29 billion cu ft (1.9%)
  • 7.0-8.9 inches: 2.32 billion cu ft (3.5%)
  • 9.0-10.9 inches: 3.22 billion cu ft (4.8%)
  • 11.0-12.9 inches: 3.85 billion cu ft (5.7%)
  • 13.0-14.9 inches: 4.21 billion cu ft (6.3%)
  • 15.0-16.9 inches: 4.34 billion cu ft (6.5%)
  • 17.0-18.9 inches: 4.68 billion cu ft (7.0%)
  • 19.0-20.9 inches: 4.62 billion cu ft (6.9%)
  • 21.0-28.9 inches: 14.63 billion cu ft (21.8%)
  • 29.0+ inches: 23.90 billion cu ft (35.6%)

Key Insights

  • Large Tree Dominance: Trees 29.0+ inches contain 35.6% of total volume
  • Combined Large Classes: 21.0+ inch trees contain 57.4% of total volume
  • Small Tree Contribution: 5.0-12.9 inch trees contain only 15.9% of volume
  • Critical Importance: Demonstrates the vital role of large trees for timber volume

EVALIDator Methodology

  • Volume Calculations: Uses VOLCFNET (net merchantable cubic foot volume)
  • Adjustment Factors: Proper MICR/SUBP/MACR based on tree diameter
  • Timber Focus: Filters for non-woodland species only (WOODLAND = 'N')
  • Timberland Restriction: Limited to timberland site classes (SITECLCD 1-6)
  • Unreserved Land: Includes only unreserved forest conditions (RESERVCD = 0)

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