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Allometry, Biomass and Productivity of Quercus Forests in Korea: A Literature-based Review

  • Li, Xiaodong;Yi, Myong-Jong;Son, Yo-Whan;Jin, Guangze;Lee, Kyeong-Hak;Son, Yeong-Mo;Kim, Rae-Hyun
    • Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science
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    • v.99 no.5
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    • pp.726-735
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    • 2010
  • Publications with the data on allometric equation, biomass and productivity of major oak forests in Korea were reviewed. Different allometric equations of major oak species showed site- or speciesspecific dependences. The biomass of major oak forests varied with age, dominant species, and location. Aboveground tree biomass over the different oak species was expressed as a power equation of the stand age. The proportion of tree component (stem, branch and leaf) to total aboveground biomass differed among oak species, however, biomass ranked stem > branch > leaf in general. The leaf biomass allocation over the different oak species was expressed as a power equation of total aboveground biomass while there were no significant patterns of biomass allocation from stem and branch to the aboveground biomass. Tree root biomass continuously increased with the aboveground biomass for the major oak forests. The relationship between the root to shoot ratio and the aboveground tree biomass was expressed by a logarithmic equation for major oak forests in Korea. Thirteen sets of data were used for estimating the net primary production (NPP) and net ecosystem production (NEP) of oak forests. The mean NPP and NEP across different oak forests was 10.2 and 1.9 Mg C $ha^{-1}year^{-1}$. The results in biomass allocation, NPP and NEP generally make Korean oak forests an important carbon sinks.

Biomass and Net Primary Production of Quercus acutissima Natural Forest Ecosystems in Pohang (포항 지역의 상수리나무 천연림 생태계의 물질생산에 관한 연구)

  • 박관수;권기원;송호경
    • Journal of Korea Foresty Energy
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.25-31
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    • 2002
  • This study was carried out to estimate aboveground biomass and net primary production in an average 37-year-old Quercus acutissima stand of Pohang area. Ten sample trees were cut in the forest and soil samples were collected in August, 2001. Estimation for aboveground biomass and net primary production was made by the equation model Wt=$aD^b$ where Wt is ovendry weight in kg and D is DBH in cm. Total aboveground biomass was 115.47ton/ha in the study forest. The proportion of each tree component to total aboveground biomass was high in order of bolewood(63.9%), branches(19.8%), bolebark(16.2%) and leaves(1.2%) in the study forest. Aboveground total net primary production was estimated at 7.89ton/ha in the study area. The proportion of each tree component to total net primary production was high in order of bolewood, bolebark, branch, and leaves.

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Allometric equations, stem density and biomass expansion factors for Cryptomeria japonica in Mount Halla, Jeju Island, Korea

  • Jung, Sung Cheol;Lumbres, Roscinto Ian C.;Won, Hyun Kyu;Seo, Yeon Ok
    • Journal of Ecology and Environment
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    • v.37 no.4
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    • pp.177-184
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    • 2014
  • This study was conducted to develop allometric equations and to determine the stem density and biomass expansion factor (BEF) for the estimation of the aboveground and belowground biomass of Cryptomeria japonica in Jeju Island, Korea. A total of 18 trees were harvested from the 40-year-old C. japonica stands in Hannam experimental forest, Jeju Island. The mean biomass of the C. japonica was $50.4Mg\;ha^{-1}$ in stem wood, $23.1Mg\;ha^{-1}$ in root, $9.6Mg\;ha^{-1}$ in branch, $4.6Mg\;ha^{-1}$ in needle and $4.3Mg\;ha^{-1}$ in stem bark. The diameter at breast height (DBH) was selected as independent variable for the development of allometric equations. To evaluate the performance of these equations, coefficient of determination ($R^2$) and root mean square error (RMSE) were used and results of the evaluation showed that $R^2$ ranged from 71% (root biomass equation) to 96% (aboveground biomass equation) and the RMSE ranged from 0.10 (aboveground biomass equation) to 0.33 (root biomass equation). The mean stem density of C. japonica was $0.37g\;cm^{-3}$ and the mean aboveground BEF was $1.28g\;g^{-1}$. Furthermore, the ratio of the root biomass to aboveground biomass was 0.32.

Nitrogen Storage Potential in Aboveground Biomass of Three-year-old Poplar Clones in a Riparian Area (하천연변에 식재된 3년생 포플러 클론의 지상부 biomass의 질소 저장능력 추정추정)

  • Yeo, Jin-Kie;Lee, Won-Woo;Koo, Yeong-Bon;Woo, Kwan-Soo;Byun, Jae-Kyung
    • Journal of agriculture & life science
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    • v.44 no.3
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    • pp.15-21
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    • 2010
  • We estimated the biomass productivity and the storage potential of nitrogen, the major contributor of non-point source pollution, with four three-year-old four poplar clones in a riparian woody buffer established in the Anseong River in Anseong, Korea. Stem of Populus alba ${\times}$ P. glandulosa clone 72-31 and Populus deltoides ${\times}$ P. nigra clone Dorskamp showed the highest percentage of aboveground biomass components, followed by branch and leaf. Nitrogen content in aboveground biomass components of two poplar clones was the highest in leaf and the lowest in stem. Nitrogen content in leaf and branch of clone 72-31 was higher than that of clone Dorskamp, while it in stem was lower. Populus deltoides clone Ay48 showed the highest above-ground biomass productivity, which was estimated as $37.5ton\;ha^{-1}$ at age 3. However, clone 72-31 was the lowest in above-ground biomass productivity. Nitrogen storage potential in aboveground biomass of 3-year-old poplar clones was high in order of aboveground biomass. Clone Ay48 showed the highest nitrogen storage potential in aboveground biomass, which was estimated as $218.3kg\;ha^{-1}$ at age 3.

Biomass and Net Primary Production of Quercus variabilis Natural Forest Ecosystems in Gongju, Pohang, and Yangyang Areas (공주(公州), 포항(浦港), 그리고 양양(襄陽) 지역(地域) 굴참나무 천연림(天然林) 생태계(生態系)의 물질생산(物質生産)에 관(關)한 연구(硏究))

  • Park, Gwan-Soo;Lee, Sung-Woo
    • Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science
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    • v.90 no.6
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    • pp.692-698
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    • 2001
  • This study has been carried out to estimate aboveground biomass and net primary production(NPP) in an average 41-years-old Quercus variabilis stand of Gongju area, 45-years-old Quercus variabilis stand of Pohang area, and 54-years-old Quercus variabilis stand of Yangyang area. Ten sample trees were cut in each forest and soil samples were collected in July to August, 2000. Estimation for aboveground biomass and net primary production were made by the equation model $Wt=aD^b$ where Wt is oven dry weight in kg and D is DBH in cm. Total aboveground biomass was 91.31ton/ha in Gongju area, 207.6ton/ha in Pohang area, and 71.39ton/ha in Yangyang area. The aboveground biomass 207.6ton/ha in Pohang area is the highest biomass production among the amount of biomass in Quercus variabils stands reported in Korea. The proportion of each tree component to total aboveground biomass was high in order of bolewood, bolebark, branches and leaves in the three forests. Aboveground total net primary production was estimated at 7.8ton/ha in Gongju area, 11.5ton/ha in Pohang area, and 6.40ton/ha in Yangyang area. There were at least 2 times higher total aboveground biomass in Pohang area than in the Gongju and Yangyang areas because of climate difference among the study areas.

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Estimation of Nitrogen Storage Potential and Aboveground Biomass of Tree Species Treated with Liquid Pig Manure (양돈분뇨 처리에 따른 수목의 질소저장 및 지상부 바이오매스 추정)

  • Kim, Hyun-Chul;Yeo, Jin-Kie;Shin, Hanna;Lee, Heon-Ho
    • Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science
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    • v.100 no.4
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    • pp.715-721
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    • 2011
  • This study was conducted to estimate aboveground biomass and nitrogen storage potential of tree species-eight clones of a poplar and hybrids, one clone of Salix alba L., dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides Hu and W.C. Cheng), yellow poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera L.), Okamoto maple (Acer okamotoanum Nakai), and pin oak (Quercus palustris $M{\ddot{u}}nchh.$)- after treating with liquid pig manure. Stems showed the highest percentage of aboveground biomass, and followed by branches and leaves. Nitrogen content in aboveground biomass components was the highest in leaves, and followed by branches and stems. Average aboveground biomass production was higher in the clones and species treated with manure than those of not treated, 30 ton/ha and 16 ton/ha, respectively. In the manure-treated site, clone 'Dorskamp' of Populus deltoides${\times}$Populus nigra showed the highest aboveground biomass (48.3 ton/ha). Average nitrogen storage potential was superior in the clones and species treated with manure than those of not treated, 159 kg/ha and 90 kg/ha, respectively. Clone 'Dorskamp' also showed the greatest nitrogen storage potential (286.5 kg/ha) among tested tree species. Therefore, 'Dorskamp' is the most suitable clone for treating liquid pig manure, but additional studies are needed to determine any damages or tolerance from the treatment.

Study on Aboveground Biomass of Pinus sylvesris var. mongolica Plantation Forest in Northeast China Based on Prediction Equations

  • Jia, Weiwei;Li, Lu;Li, Fengri
    • Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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    • v.28 no.2
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    • pp.68-74
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    • 2012
  • A total of 45 Pinus sylvestnis var. mongolica trees from 9 plots in northeast China were destructively sampled to develop aboveground prediction equations for inventory application. Sampling plots covered a range of stand ages (12-47-years-old) and densities (450-3,840/ha). The distribution of aboveground biomass of whole-trees and tree component (stems, branches and leaves) of individual trees were studied and 4 equations were developed as functions of diameter at breast height (DBH), total height (HT). All the equations have good estimation effect with high prediction precision over 90%. Forest biomass was estimated based on the individual biomass prediction equations. It was found forest biomass of all organs increased with the increasing of stand age and density. And the period of 45-50 years was the suitable harvest time for Pinus sylvesris plantation.

Biomass and Net Primary Production of Betula platyphylla and Juglans mandshurica Plantations in Chungju Area (충주지역(忠州地域)의 자작나무와 가래나무 조림지(造林地)의 물질생산(物質生産)에 관(關)한 연구(硏究))

  • Park, Gwan-Soo;Song, Ho-Kyung;Kwon, Ki-Won
    • Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science
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    • v.89 no.2
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    • pp.249-255
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    • 2000
  • This study has been carried out to estimate aboveground biomass and net primary production in a 22-year-old Betula platyphylla and 24-year-old juglans mandshurica plantations. Nine sample trees were cut in each plantation. Estimations for aboveground biomass and net primary production were made by the equation model $Wt=aD^b$ where Wt is ovendry weight in kg and D is DBH in cm. Total aboveground biomass was 79.33t/ha in Betula platyphylla plantation and 67.47t/ha in Juglans mandshurica plantation. The proportion of each tree component to total aboveground biomass was high in order of bolewood, branches, bolebark, and leaves in the two plantations. Aboveground total net primary production was estimated at 9,92t/ha in Betula platyphylla plantation and 11.79t/ha in Juglans mandshurica plantation. There was greater net primary production in Juglans mandshurica plantation than in Betula platyphylla plantation because of greater bolewood, bolebark, current twig, and branch net primary productions in Juglans mandshurica plantation than in Betula platyphylla plantation.

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Changes in Aboveground Biomass and Nutrient Accumulation of the Korean-pine (Pinus koraiensis) Plantation by Stand Age at kangwondo Province (강원도(江原道) 지방(地方) 잣나무 인공림(人工林)의 임령변화(林齡變化)에 따른 지상부(地上部) 현존량(現存量)과 양분축적(養分蓄積))

  • Yi, Myong-Jong
    • Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science
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    • v.87 no.2
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    • pp.276-285
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    • 1998
  • The aboveground biomass and nutrient content (N, P, K, Ca and Mg) of Pinus koraiensis S. et Z., aged 9, 22, 34, 46, 66 years, were measured in the Experiment Forest of Kangwon National University of Kangwondo province. The site index of the stands ranged from 13.5 to 14.2. Allometric equations (logY=alogX+b, where Y, X is ovendry mass and DBH, respectively) relating dry weights of stem, branches and needles to diameter at breast height (DBH) were developed to estimate aboveground tree biomass. Total above ground tree biomass increased with stand age from $21.8t\;ha^{-1}$ in the 9-year-old stand to $130t\;ha^{-1}$ in the 66-Year-old stand. Aboveground biomass was allocated as follows : stem> branch > foliage, except for the 9-year-old stand which had a greater proportion of foliage biomass than branch biomass. As stand age increased, an increasing proportion of annual biomass increment was allocated to stems. The aboveground biomass of shrubs and herbs ranged from 0.4 to $3.9t\;ha^{-1}$ and from 0.05 to $0.6t\;ha^{-1}$, respectively. No relationship was found between aboveground understory biomass and stand age. The mass of woody debris and forest floor varied between 0.59 to $1.54t\;ha^{-1}$ and 6.0 to $21.63t\;ha^{-1}$, respectively. Nutrient accumulation in aboveground tree biomass increased with stand age and was in the order of N > Ca > K > P > Mg. Average rates of nutrients accumulation in biomass were greatest in the early stages of stand development, and less marked as stand aged. The nutrient concentrations in different tree components decreased in the order of needle > branch > stem. There were no detectable trends in nutrient content of the forest floor and mineral soils with stand age. Understory vegetation contributed little to the nutrient pool of these Korean pine ecosystems. Mineral soil contained the Breast proportion of nutrient capital of the various ecosystem compartments.

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Aboveground Nutrient Distribution in Pitch Pine (Pinus rigida) and Japanese Larch (Larix leptolepis) Plantations (리기다소나무와 낙엽송조림지(落葉松造林地)의 지상부(地上部) 양분분포(養分分布) 특성(特性))

  • Kim, Choonsig
    • Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science
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    • v.88 no.2
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    • pp.266-272
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    • 1999
  • Aboveground biomass and nutrient contents of a 31-year-old pitch pine(Pinus rigida) and a 31-year-old Japanese larch(Larix leptolepis) plantations were measured in the Chungbu Forest Experiment Station, Kyunggi Province. Aboveground biomass was 170.2ton/ha in the pitch pine and 87.2ton/ha in the Japanese larch plantations. Aboveground biomass difference between both plantations was due to the difference of stand density. Aboveground biomass in both plantations was allocated as follows : stemwood>branch>stembark>needle. The concentrations of all nutrients(N, P, K, Ca, Mg) were generally higher in the Japanese larch needle than in the pitch pine because of high nutrient uptake characteristics of larch compared with pine tree species. The nutrient concentration in different tree tissues in both tree species decreased in the order of needle>branch>stembark>stemwood. Nutrient contents of aboveground biomass were : N, 335.9 ; P, 40.4 ; K, 121.4 ; Ca, 188.6 ; Mg, 93.8kg/ha in the pitch pine plantation, while nutrient contents in the Japanese larch plantation were : N, 226 ; P, 11.5 ; K, 72.9 ; Ca, 75.7 ; Mg, 37.1kg/ha. The nitrogen use efficiency calculated as the biomass produced by one unit of nitrogen was higher in the pitch pine than in the Japanese larch plantations. This result suggests that pine with high nitrogen use efficiency could be adapted in lower site productivity area compared with larch tree species.

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