Aboveground Biomass of Virginia Pine in North Georgia

摘要

Virginia pine trees 6 to 14 inches diameter at base height were randomly selected from an unever-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 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 show predicted weight and cubic-foot volume of the total tree and its components by diameter at base height and total height classes.