Predicting the above-ground biomass of scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) stands in Turkey

Abstract

In this study, biomass equations are presented for scots pine stands within the Erzurum Regional Forestry Management Area. Thirty-three sample plots, each of 0.04 hectares were chosen in order to define the biomass equations of black pine, one of the common needle-leaved species in Turkey. A tree that is the most similar to mean tree according to basal area was cut in each sample area as a sample tree. Various models were tested, utilizing the diameter (d) and the height (h) as independent variables, and the most suitable models were determined. Using these models, above-ground biomass amounts can easily be acquired for single trees and stands.