Modeling compatible single-tree aboveground biomass equations for masson pine (Pinus massoniana) in southern China |
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Authors: | Wei-sheng Zeng Shou-zheng Tang |
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Institution: | 1. Academy of Forest Inventory and Planning, #18 Hepingli East Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100714, China 2. Research Institute of Forest Resources Information Techniques, Chinese Academy of Forestry, #1 Dongxiaofu, Xiangshan Street, Haidian District, Beijing, 100091, China
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Abstract: | Because of global climate change, it is necessary to add forest biomass estimation to national forest resource monitoring. The biomass equations developed for forest biomass estimation should be compatible with volume equations. Based on the tree volume and aboveground biomass data of Masson pine (Pinus massoniana Lamb.) in southern China, we constructed one-, two- and three-variable aboveground biomass equations and biomass conversion functions compatible with tree volume equations by using error-in-variable simultaneous equations. The prediction precision of aboveground biomass estimates from one variable equation exceeded 95%. The regressions of aboveground biomass equations were improved slightly when tree height and crown width were used together with diameter on breast height, although the contributions to regressions were statistically insignificant. For the biomass conversion function on one variable, the conversion factor decreased with increasing diameter, but for the conversion function on two variables, the conversion factor increased with increasing diameter but decreased with increasing tree height. |
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