Table 1.
Modeled forest structure parameters and specific pollutant removal for the 405-ha reforestation project
| Phase 1 (DBH < 12.7 cm) | Phase 2 (DBH ≥ 12.8 cm) | |
| Forest structure parameter | ||
| Number of trees | 502,698 | 94,440 |
| Average DBH (cm) | 7.6 | 25.4 |
| Average tree height (m) | 7.8 | 15.9 |
| Average crown height (m) | 3.1 | 6.4 |
| Average crown width (m) | 3.0 | 7.1 |
| UFORE modeled forest structure | ||
| Average LAI | 3.17 | 3.42 |
| Total leaf area (m2) | 1,861,620 | 2,298,500 |
| UFORE modeled air quality effects—Pollution removal | ||
| NO2 (g/m2 crown area/y) | 0.579 | 0.600 |
| O3 (g/m2 crown area/y) | 3.116 | 3.194 |
Modeling phases: 1—tree establishment (years 1–10) and 2—maturity (years 11–30).