Member, Appraisal Institute A professional designation awarded by the Appraisal Institute to persons who have met minimum education, experience, and demonstration requirements in the areas of valuation and appraisal
The average annual increase in volume of individual trees or stands up to the specified point in time The MAl changes with different growth phases in a tree´s life; being highest in the middle years and then slowly decreasing with age The point at which the MAI peaks is commonly used to identify the biological maturity of the tree, and its readiness for harvesting
The MAI membership designation is held by appraisers who are experienced in the valuation of commercial, industrial, residential and other types of properties, and who advise clients on real estate investment decisions
The average annual increase in volume of individual trees or stands up to the specified point in time The MAI changes with different growth phases in a tree's life, bring highest in the middle years and then slowly decreasing with age The point at which the MAI peaks is commonly used to identify the biological maturity of the stand and its readiness for harvesting
City (pop., 1999 est.: 171,594), northwestern Thailand. Located on the Ping River about 80 mi (130 km) east of Myanmar, it was founded in the late 13th century as the capital of the independent Lan Na kingdom. Later subject to Myanmar, it was taken by the Siamese in 1774, but retained a degree of independence from Bangkok until the late 19th century. It is now northern Thailand's religious, economic, and cultural centre. Nearby is the temple complex of Wat Phra That Doi Suthop, whose monastery was built in the 14th century