Above-ground biomass equations for Pinus radiata D. Don in Asturias

  • E. Canga Fundación Centro Tecnológico Forestal y de la Madera de Asturias (CETEMAS). Finca Experimental La Mata sn. Grado, Asturias.
  • U. Diéguez-Aranda Departamento de Ingeniería Agroforestal, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela. Lugo.
  • A.K. Elias Departamento BOS, Universidad de Oviedo. Escuela Universitaria de Ingenierías Técnicas de Mieres, Asturias.
  • A. Cámara Departamento BOS, Universidad de Oviedo. Escuela Universitaria de Ingenierías Técnicas de Mieres, Asturias.

Abstract

Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to develop a model for above-ground biomass estimation for Pinus radiata D. Don in Asturias.

Area of study: Asturias (NE of Spain).

Material and methods: Different models were fitted for the different above-ground components and weighted regression was used to correct heteroscedasticity. Finally, all the models were refitted simultaneously by use of Nonlinear Seemingly Unrelated Regressions (NSUR) to ensure the additivity of biomass equations.

Research highlights: A system of four biomass equations (wood, bark, crown and total biomass) was develop, such that the sum of the estimations of the three biomass components is equal to the estimate of total biomass. Total and stem biomass equations explained more than 92% of observed variability, while crown and bark biomass equations explained 77% and 89% respectively.

Keywords: radiata pine; plantations; biomass.

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Author Biographies

E. Canga, Fundación Centro Tecnológico Forestal y de la Madera de Asturias (CETEMAS). Finca Experimental La Mata sn. Grado, Asturias.

Área de Desarrollo Forestal Sostenible.

 

U. Diéguez-Aranda, Departamento de Ingeniería Agroforestal, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela. Lugo.
Departamento de Ingeniería Agroforestal. Escuela Politécnica Superior. Lugo
A.K. Elias, Departamento BOS, Universidad de Oviedo. Escuela Universitaria de Ingenierías Técnicas de Mieres, Asturias.
Departamento de Biología de Organismos y Sistemas. Escuela Politécnica de Mieres
A. Cámara, Departamento BOS, Universidad de Oviedo. Escuela Universitaria de Ingenierías Técnicas de Mieres, Asturias.
Departamento de Biología de Organismos y Sistemas. Escuela Politécnica de Mieres

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Published
2013-12-01
How to Cite
Canga, E., Diéguez-Aranda, U., Elias, A., & Cámara, A. (2013). Above-ground biomass equations for Pinus radiata D. Don in Asturias. Forest Systems, 22(3), 408-415. https://doi.org/10.5424/fs/2013223-04143
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