Forest Research: Open Access
Open Access
ISSN: 2168-9776
ISSN: 2168-9776
Osho JSA
Nigeria
Research Article
Forest Volume-to-Above-Ground Tree Biomass Models for the Secondary Forest in Lita, Ibadan, Nigeria
Author(s): Aghimien EV, Osho JSA, Hauser S and Ade-Oni VD
Aghimien EV, Osho JSA, Hauser S and Ade-Oni VD
It is generally agreed that preservation of forest areas can contribute strongly to the mitigation of global climate change. However, studies have demonstrated that there are still uncertainties for an accurate estimation of carbon stock particularly in the tropical forest. This study aims therefore to develop some allometric equations that can be used to estimate above-ground tree biomass and carbon partitioning between major carbon pools such as tree and litter for IITA secondary forest ecosystem. Ten permanent sample plots of 20 m × 20 m were randomly laid in the forest reserve. Diameter at breast height, total height, crown diameter and wood density were measured. Forty quadrants of 1 m × 1 m for litter fall collection were also randomly laid in four locations in each permanent sample plots. Twenty four tree species present in all the permanent sample plots were select.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2168-9776.1000152