Modeling and Biomass Quantification in Eucalyptus saligna Smith Stand at the End Rotation in the South of Brazil

Abstract

The quantification of wood stock and other components of biomass is fundamental for forest planning. Given the difficulty of obtaining these data, the present study aims at the formulation of equations and the estimation of the different components of biomass, volume with and without bark, form factor and height of the trees at the end rotation. The study was carried out in the municipality of São Gabriel state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil with Eucalyptus saligna 10-year-old. The experimental design of the inventory and biomass quantification were completely randomized. In the inventory the DBH of all individuals of the 5 plots were measured. After determination of 4 classes of diameter were felled 12 trees and quantified leaves, branches, bark and wood. The selection of the models obtained coefficients of determination higher than 97%. The total biomass was 269 Mg ha-1, of which 89% was wood. The total volume was 546 and 494 m³ ha-1 with and without bark, representing an average annual increase of 54,6 and 49,4 m³ ha-1 year-1. The mean form factor was 0,48. The modeling presented excellent adjustments and certainly serves for future estimates of the stock biomass.