Biomass Estimates of Eastern Redcedar Tree Components

摘要

Component parts (leaves, twigs, branches, etc.) of 31 eastern redcedar trees in two Tennessee Valley locations were cut and weighed. Wood and bark samples were oven-dried to determine moisture content and to establish dry bark and wood weights. Ratios of bark to wood for various components were calculated. Stump weights were taken at a manufacturing plant; the stumps were old and mostly heartwood. Findings indicate that about 60% of the redcedar tree (above the stump) is in the merchantable stem, 30% in branches, and 10% in leaves.