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Selection of geographical factors using the random forest analysis method for developing the site index equation of Pinus densiflora stands in Republic of Korea

Hee-jung ParkDepartment of Forest Environmental Science, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea; View further author information
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Se-IK ParkDepartment of Forest Environmental Science, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea; ORCID Iconhttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-3873-0557View further author information
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Hyun-Soo KimDepartment of Forest Environmental Science, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea; View further author information
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Eun-Seong LeeView further author information
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Hyun-Jun KimBK21 Plus Eco-Leader Education Center, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea; ;Department of Environmental Science & Ecological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of KoreaORCID Iconhttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-7373-1643View further author information
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Sang-Hyun LeeDepartment of Forest Environmental Science, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea; Correspondence[email protected]
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Pages 19-23 | Received 03 Sep 2018, Accepted 29 Nov 2018, Published online: 18 Jan 2019

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