Sawnwood yield prediction Pinus caribaea Morelet var. caribaea Barret & Golfari in Pinar del Rio, Cuba

The objective of this study was to use mathematical models for the prediction of sawnwood yields based on dendrometric parameters of standing trees, which allow an adequate definition of their potential in the Combate de la Teneria sawmill. Sawnwood yields are influenced by the position of the log in the tree trunk, with a decrease depending on the height. The four equations constructed to determine the yield of sawnwood have acceptable correlation and determination coefficients and low standard errors of estimation. However, the best behavior is shown by the model Ln (rend) = 1.084 + 0.464 * l n d 1.30 0.1201 l n which has the best fit, the independent variables explain 67% and the lowest value of the standard error of estimation. Based on the elasticity analysis, the diameter can be defined at 1.30 m, it is the predictor variable with the greatest positive influence on the increase in sawnwood yields. Taper has a negative effect on the volume and value of sawnwood. The use of the statistical control of saw detected that the process is out of control, which implies the need to carry out the corresponding analysis to eliminate this deficiency.