aided our research efforts. The image analysis 
programs were written by Mr. A. Galloway of 
MUN which we gratefully acknowledge. Special 
thanks are also due to K. Deering (Forest 
Ecology Section, CFS) for his help in the 
preparation of the manuscript of the paper. 
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