BECVOL 3: an expansion of the aboveground biomass quantification model for trees and shrubs to include the wood component

摘要: A quantitative description of woody plant communities that aimed at aiding studies on grass–tree competition interactions, bush encroachment and estimation food to browser herbivore species, was proposed during 1989. It evolved as the BECVOL-model differs from other methods by being able provide estimates for both complete plants portions. The previous model provides leaf volume dry mass only this limitation regarding browseable component are addressed including edible shoots. need accurate estimations wood is also addressed. Complete trees a number savanna tree species were harvested separated into specific biomass fractions, dried weighed: leaves, shoots stems in three diameter classes ( 0.5–20 cm >20 cm). Regression analyses applied with fractions dependent variables spatial canopy independent variable. Highly signific...