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Estimating biomass and carbon dioxide sequestration in a hardwood forest area

Research Project

Project/Area Number 15580121
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field 林学・森林工学
Research InstitutionNiigata University

Principal Investigator

TATSUHARA Satoshi  Niigata University, Institute of Science and Technology, Associate professor, 自然科学系, 助教授 (40227103)

Project Period (FY) 2003 – 2005
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2005)
Budget Amount *help
¥3,200,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,200,000)
Fiscal Year 2005: ¥800,000 (Direct Cost: ¥800,000)
Fiscal Year 2004: ¥1,100,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,100,000)
Fiscal Year 2003: ¥1,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,300,000)
KeywordsBiomass / Growth / GIS / Natural forest / Root / Topography / Environmental factors / Species composition / 広葉樹林 / 原生林 / 二次林 / ミズナラ
Research Abstract

Experimental plots were established in a secondary forest dominated by mizunara oak (Quercus crispula). DBH and height of all trees on the plots were measured and sample oak trees were felled just outside the plots. The biomass of each tree organ was measured and other root variables such as root length, area and volume were also measured. First, equations to estimate the root variables from other tree variables were created. Missing root parts were estimated from the diameter of broken root ends with regression equations created between the four root variables and root diameter. Allometric regressions between root variables and other tree variables were analyzed both by root diameter classes and for the total root system. DBH proved to be a good predictor of root variables for different root classes and for the total root system. Second, the growth process of stand volume and tree volume for an old closed hardwood secondary forest was modeled. A growth equation for predicting volume g … More rowth from stem volume was derived under biological assumptions on respiration and photosynthesis. Parameters of the equation were estimated from the stem volume at the time of measurement and their latest growth of the stem-analysis trees.
Species composition in secondary hardwood forests was estimated using measurements on plots and GIS. The study area was forest around Takigashira Bog and in Akashibayama national forest, in Niigata Prefecture. The subject species were Siebold's beech (Fagus crenata), konara oak (Quercus serrata) and mizunara oak, which were dominated in this area. Species composition was investigated in sample plots, and DEM was created from digitized contour lines. The relationship between relative basal area and topographical and environmental factors calculated from the DEM was examined using multiple regression analysis and regression equations were derived. Applying the equations on GIS, the relative basal area of main species was estimated and mapped.
The leaf area index (LAI) in natural deciduous hardwood forests dominated by Siebold's beech, konara oak and mizunara oak was estimated based on topographical features, using a GIS. Twenty-two plots were selected in the area, and four litter traps were set in each plot. The dry weight of leaves collected in the litter traps was measured, and LAI was estimated for each plot. The relationship between LAI and topographical factors was analyzed, based on type I quantification theory, and an equation to predict LAI from elevation and slope was derived. The LAI in deciduous broad-leaved forests was estimated and mapped for the area using the derived equation. Less

Report

(4 results)
  • 2005 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report Summary
  • 2004 Annual Research Report
  • 2003 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (9 results)

All 2005 2003 Other

All Journal Article (8 results) Publications (1 results)

  • [Journal Article] Estimating leaf area index in natural deciduous broad-leaved forests in Kamikawa, Niigata Prefecture2005

    • Author(s)
      Satoshi Tatsuhara
    • Journal Title

      The Role of Forests for Coming Generations -Philosophy and Technology for Forest Resource Management-

      Pages: 241-253

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2005 Annual Research Report 2005 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] 滝首湿原周辺広葉樹二次林における樹種分布の推定2005

    • Author(s)
      角江俊一郎
    • Journal Title

      GIS-理論と応用 13・2

      Pages: 159-169

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2005 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Estimating spatial distribution of species composition in secondary hardwood forests around Takigashira Bog2005

    • Author(s)
      Shun-ichiro Kakue
    • Journal Title

      Theory and Applications of GIS 13(2)

      Pages: 159-169

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2005 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] 滝首湿原周辺広葉樹二次林における樹種分布の推定2005

    • Author(s)
      角江俊一郎 他
    • Journal Title

      GIS-理論と応用 13・2(印刷中)

    • Related Report
      2005 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] 広葉樹天然林における樹種分布の推定2005

    • Author(s)
      安達 悠太
    • Journal Title

      日本森林学会大会発表要旨集 116

      Pages: 568-568

    • Related Report
      2004 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] 広葉樹林における樹冠表面積と成長量の関係2005

    • Author(s)
      宮内 智加
    • Journal Title

      日本森林学会大会発表要旨集 116

      Pages: 600-600

    • Related Report
      2004 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Allometric equations for estimating root systems of mizunara oak (Quercus crispula) in secondary forests2003

    • Author(s)
      Guridno Bintar Saputro
    • Journal Title

      Journal of Forest Planning 9・2

      Pages: 85-95

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2005 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Allometric equations for estimating root systems of mizunara oak (Quercus crispula) in secondary forests2003

    • Author(s)
      Guridno Bintar Saputro
    • Journal Title

      Journal of Forest Planning 9(2)

      Pages: 85-95

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2005 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Guridno Bintar Saputro: "Allometric equations for estimating root systems of mizunara oak (Quercuc crispula) in secondary forests"Jouranl of Forest Plannning. 9・2. 85-95 (2003)

    • Related Report
      2003 Annual Research Report

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Published: 2003-04-01   Modified: 2016-04-21  

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