CWD biomass survey with decay class assignment (Pinaceae)

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Description

Systematic measurement of all fallen dead wood ≥10 cm diameter with assignment to decay classes based on structural characteristics and decomposition state. Volume calculated using cylinder equations and converted to biomass using species-specific wood densities.

Typical Equipment

• steel tape
• calinomet
• species-specific allometric equations

Output Measurements

• CWD volume
• CWD biomass
• decay class

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