Estimating tree biomass of sub-Saharan African forests: a review of available allometric equations

In response to the growing interest in estimating carbon stocks in forests, available allometric equations have been compiled for sub-Saharan Africa. Tree, sprout and stand volume and biomass equations were reviewed. The 850 equations and 125 related references were incorporated into an open-acc...

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Main Authors: Henry, Matieu, Picard, Nicolas, Trotta, Carlo, Manlay, Raphaël, Valentini, Riccardo, Bernoux, Martial, Saint-André, Laurent
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Finnish Society of Forest Science 2011-01-01
Series:Silva Fennica
Online Access:https://www.silvafennica.fi/article/38