Construction biomass tables of cedar in Antalya regional forest directorate

This study was realized to determine single tree and stand biomass amounts of cedar in Antalya Regional Forest Directorate. 36 sample plot were measured for preparing fresh and oven-dry biomass tables. One tree was choosen as sample tree from each sample plot and measured.Sample plots (0,04 ha-20x20 m) were taken from stands that are from different development phases, sites and stand density. Breast height diameters and heights of all trees in sample plots were measured. Mean tree according to basal area were selected as sample tree. After sample tree were felled, all branches were cut and groupped as branches?4 cm and branches<4 cm. All needles and twigs have needles were seperated from branchs. Fresh weights of all components were measured.Stem were divided into 2,05 m-long sections from the bottom to top and diameters of sections from both sides and base diameter and height of top part were measured. From these measurements, section and stem volumes were determined. Regression model that best represent breast height diameter-stem volume relationship were determined and using this model local single entry volume table was constructed. Sample disks that are 5 cm-thickness, from mid of all stem sections and sample parts from both branch groups were taken. Barks of all sample disks and branch parts were shucked and fresh weights wooden parts and barks were measured. Additionally, fresh weights of needle and twig samples were measured. All samples were dried at oven and oven-dry weights were determined in laboratory.To construct single entry biomass tables, best models were determined represent diameter-weight relationships of components. To construct double entry biomass tables, best models were determined represent diameter and tree height and weight relationships of components