Allometric models for height and aboveground biomass of dominant tree species in South African Mistbelt forests

What is it about?

This study is one of the first that report biomass equations and density in Natural Mistbelt forests in South Africa. The main novelty in this research is about the study biome (Mistbelt evergreen forest), and the non-destructive sampling method used, which was based on the measurement standing trees, selection of branch samples and extraction of core samples. The non-destructive sampling approach used here is dictated by the protected status of the forests, and can serve as an example for other places where tree species are protected or where the wood resource is scarce.

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Why is it important?

The results of this study are new and highly relevant for accurate biomass and carbon accounting, at landscape and national levels.