Aboveground biomass of Virginia Pine in north Georgia

Joseph Saucier; John Boyd

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Aboveground biomass of Virginia Pine in north Georgia

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Joseph Saucier, John Boyd

Year:

1982

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Forest Service publication

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Abstract

Virginia pine trees 6 to 14 inches d.b.h. were randomly selected from an uneven-aged stand in northwest Georgia to determine the weight and volume of aboveground biomass. Average green weight of the total tree ranged from 420 pounds for 6-inch trees to 2,493 pounds for 14-inch trees. The average tree green-weight distribution was 84 percent in the stem, 13 percent in branches, and 3 percent in foliage. The average tree contained 88 percent wood, 9 percent bark, and 3 percent foliage. Wood was distributed as 88 percent in the stem and 12 percent in branches. Bark distribution was 71 percent in the stem and 29 percent in branches. Specific gravity, moisture content, and green weight per cubic foot are presented for the total tree and its components. Tables developed from regression equations shown predicted weight and cubic-foot volume of the total tree and its components by d.b.h. and total height classes.

Keywords

Pinus virginiana, tree component proportions, equations, specific gravity, logging residues, fuel sources

Citation

Saucier, Joseph R.; Boyd, John A. 1982. Aboveground biomass of Virginia Pine in North Georgia. Research Paper SEFES-SE-232. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture,-Forest Service, Southeastern Forest Experiment Station. 32 p.