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We obtained tree height information from three independent airborne laser scanning (ALS) point clouds acquired in north-eastern Poland over a 5-year interval in 2007, 2012, and 2017 using verified tree crown segments. We performed a comparative analysis of digital terrain models (DTMs) calculated from analyzed point clouds, indicating that the highest elevation differences were observed in the case of data from 2007. The analyses showed that tree growth varies significantly depending on the forest site productivity and the stage of tree development, which was described as initial tree height instead of age\u2014commonly used in such studies. In conclusion, it is possible to indicate the significant information potential of using multitemporal ALS data to track individual tree height changes. These field data, combined with meteorological data, can be successfully used to predict changes in the abundance of stands depending on the forest site productivity. 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