Comparison of methods in analysis of the tree spatial distribution pattern

The L-function based on K-function, the pair-correlation function and the uniform angle index used in analyzing the tree spatial distribution pattern were compared on the basis of the data from 5 actual plots and 30 simulated plots. It was concluded that the pair-correlation function and the uniform angle index were more accurate than the L-function; the uniform angle index was more effective and feasible than the L-function and the pair-correlation function; the uniform angle index has an additional advantage that it could combine qualitative and quantitative analyses by using the distribution diagram of the uniform angle index and the average value