Overall, plots that did not converge did not converge in Aspen. Those plots have Aspen stands with very low basal area (<0.85) and low to medium densities ( between 30 and 90), and medium ages (tage~50), and short topheight (<8) indicating Aspen stands with thin/short individuals. This seems to be valid for SW as well. small basal areas, topheight and densities lead to slower convergence, and some to non-convergence. A few of these plots may not even be classified as forests.
The main question is whether or not we should just ignore Aspen and/or SW in these plots. And, if so, what is the cut-off value. This is more a forestry-related question than a code-related question. It may be the case that some of these plots are not even forests and should be ignored altogether.
Overall, plots that did not converge did not converge in Aspen. Those plots have Aspen stands with very low basal area (<0.85) and low to medium densities ( between 30 and 90), and medium ages (tage~50), and short topheight (<8) indicating Aspen stands with thin/short individuals. This seems to be valid for SW as well. small basal areas, topheight and densities lead to slower convergence, and some to non-convergence. A few of these plots may not even be classified as forests.
The main question is whether or not we should just ignore Aspen and/or SW in these plots. And, if so, what is the cut-off value. This is more a forestry-related question than a code-related question. It may be the case that some of these plots are not even forests and should be ignored altogether.