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F.X. Schumacher (March 14, 1892 - June 3, 1967) was a prominent forest biometrician. He served on the forestry faculty at The University of California ...
14 March 1892 • Dayton, Ohio
Died:03 June 1967 • Durham, North Carolina
Known for:Introduction of statistical sampling and experimental design to American forestry. Growth & yield modelingSchumacher, F.X. 1939. A new growth curve and its application to timber-yield studies. ''Journal of Forestry'' 37:819-820.
Forester
He served on the forestry faculty at University of California, Berkeley before being called to work as chief of the section forest measurements, United States Forest Service....
Recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross • Honorary Doctorate
Activity:Modeling