Journal of Environmental Biology

Predicting the above-ground biomass of crimean pine (Pinus nigra) stands in Turkey

 

Ali Durkaya*, Birsen Durkaya and Ender Cakil

Faculty of Forestry, Bartin University - 74100, Bartin, Turkey

(Received: April 02, 2009; Revised received: June 02, 2009; Accepted: September 05, 2009)

 

Abstract: In this study, biomass equations are presented for crimean pine (Pinus nigra Arnold) stands within the Zonguldak forest region. A total of 44 sample plots, each of 0.04 ha were chosen in order to define the biomass equations of black pine, the most common needle leaved species in Turkey. A tree which 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.

Key words: Biomass, Crimean pine, Above-ground

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