Methods to estimate total forest biomass for extensive forest inventories: applications in the northeastern U.S.

Eric H. Wharton; Douglas M. Griffith

doi:10.2737/NE-RP-681

Methods to estimate total forest biomass for extensive forest inventories: applications in the northeastern U.S.

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Authors:	Eric H. Wharton, Douglas M. Griffith
Year:	1993
Type:	Research Paper
Station:	Northern Research Station
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.2737/NE-RP-681
Source:	Res. Pap. NE-681. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 52 p.

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Abstract

Presents methods for synthesizing information from existing biomass literature when making biomass assessments over extensive geographic areas, such as for a state or region. Described are general applications to the northeastern United States, and specific applications to Ohio. Tables of appropriate regression equations and the tree and shrub species to which these equations can be applied are presented.

Keywords

forest inventory, weight estimation tree biomass, forest biomass, shrub biomass, regression equations

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Wharton, Eric H.; Griffith, Douglas M. 1993. Methods to estimate total forest biomass for extensive forest inventories: applications in the northeastern U.S. Res. Pap. NE-681. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 52 p.