Table 4 Cupressus lusitanica stand variables and biomass (dry matter) measurements used to develop adjustment functions for the Forest Carbon Predictor
From: Plantation species-specific adjustment functions for the Forest Carbon Predictor in New Zealand
Locality | Rotorua | Manawahe |
|---|---|---|
Site name and year planted | Long Mile | Farm site |
Elevation (m) | 290 | 360 |
Age (years) | 29 | 20 |
Stocking rate (Trees ha−1) | 935 | 580 |
Basal area (m2 ha−1) | 75.4 | 47.3 |
Mean Top Ht (m) | 28.9 | 21.6 |
Volib (m3 ha−1) | 885 | 404 |
Foliage & Live branches (t ha−1) | 53.6 | 60.7 |
Dead branches (t ha−1) (na = with live) | 63.6 | 33.0 |
Reproductive parts (t ha−1) | 0 | 0 |
Stem wood (t ha−1) | 311.7 | 142.9 |
Stem bark (t ha−1) | 27.2 | 13.2 |
Aboveground biomass (t ha−1) | 456.1 | 249.8 |
Belowground biomass (t ha−1) | – | – |
Woody debris (t ha−1) | 0.0 | 2.68 |
Litter t ha−1) (ash-free) | 59.1 | 11.3 |
Soil (0–5 cm) C%/(N%-0.014) | 18.7 | 15.1 |