Estimation of urban tree biomass in Pachaiyappa’s College, Chennai, India
Journal Title: Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Abstract: A quantitative study was conducted in Pachaiyappa’s College to estimate dry biomass of trees. In total, two hectares were studied to estimate tree biomass. All trees with diameter at breast height (dbh) ≥5 cm were measured and recorded. An available linear log-transformed region-specific regression equation was used to estimate above ground biomass (AGB) of trees in study plots. A total of 74 species spread in 63 genera and 31 families were recorded from a two hectare plot. Collectively, 552 trees (≥5 cm dbh; mean tree density 226 trees ha-1) were inventoried from study area. Basal area (BA) of tree stand is 56.13 m2 (28.07 m2 ha). This study estimated 263.72 Mg tree dry biomass from two hectares. As on January 2014, each tree stored 238.88 kg C in trees. This study is an initial step towards the understanding of ecosystem services and roles of urban forests in Chennai metropolitan city (CMC). Keywords: Chennai metropolitan city; Institutional forest; Tamil Nadu; Tree biomass; urban forest.
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M. Udayakumar . , S. Manikandan . , T. Sekar .
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