Volume equations for Scots pine trees in Kastamonu region

The objective of this study is to develop tree volume equations for Scots pine trees in the Kastamonu region and to compare the prediction capability of these equations with existing tree volume equations. For this purpose, stump diameter, diameter at breast height, diameters in each meter up to the...

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Main Authors: Dilara Nur Zaifoğlu, Fadime Sağlam
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Language:English
Published: Isparta University of Applied Sciences Faculty of Forestry 2024-12-01
Series:Turkish Journal of Forestry
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Online Access:https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/4159325
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description The objective of this study is to develop tree volume equations for Scots pine trees in the Kastamonu region and to compare the prediction capability of these equations with existing tree volume equations. For this purpose, stump diameter, diameter at breast height, diameters in each meter up to the top of the tree, and tree height measurements were measured on 127 sample trees from the Kastamonu Forest Enterprise in the Kastamonu Regional Directorate of Forestry. Subsequently, tree volumes were calculated based on these measurements and using the sectional method. This method entailed volumizing the trees in three sections: the stump section, the top section and the one-meter sections between the stump and the top sections. To develop single- and double-entry tree volume equations, the parameters of eight volume equations were estimated. Four statistical criteria were employed to identify the best predictive models. The coefficients of determination for the best predictive single- and double-entry models were found to be 0.972 and 0.975, respectively. Additionally, the results of these models were compared with the volume predictions derived from four models presented in the literature. The results of this study will enhance the accuracy of tree volume estimation for Scots pine stands in the Kastamonu region.
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spelling doaj-art-7c5a11da0c444e4499bcc7ce9923ce352025-01-04T13:18:57ZengIsparta University of Applied Sciences Faculty of ForestryTurkish Journal of Forestry2149-38982024-12-0125443043610.18182/tjf.15365211656Volume equations for Scots pine trees in Kastamonu regionDilara Nur Zaifoğlu0Fadime Sağlam1KASTAMONU ÜNİVERSİTESİ, ORMAN FAKÜLTESİKASTAMONU ÜNİVERSİTESİ, ORMAN FAKÜLTESİThe objective of this study is to develop tree volume equations for Scots pine trees in the Kastamonu region and to compare the prediction capability of these equations with existing tree volume equations. For this purpose, stump diameter, diameter at breast height, diameters in each meter up to the top of the tree, and tree height measurements were measured on 127 sample trees from the Kastamonu Forest Enterprise in the Kastamonu Regional Directorate of Forestry. Subsequently, tree volumes were calculated based on these measurements and using the sectional method. This method entailed volumizing the trees in three sections: the stump section, the top section and the one-meter sections between the stump and the top sections. To develop single- and double-entry tree volume equations, the parameters of eight volume equations were estimated. Four statistical criteria were employed to identify the best predictive models. The coefficients of determination for the best predictive single- and double-entry models were found to be 0.972 and 0.975, respectively. Additionally, the results of these models were compared with the volume predictions derived from four models presented in the literature. The results of this study will enhance the accuracy of tree volume estimation for Scots pine stands in the Kastamonu region.https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/4159325pinus sylvestris l.tree volume tableskastamonupinus sylvestris l.ağaç hacim tablolarıkastamonu
spellingShingle Dilara Nur Zaifoğlu
Fadime Sağlam
Volume equations for Scots pine trees in Kastamonu region
Turkish Journal of Forestry
pinus sylvestris l.
tree volume tables
kastamonu
pinus sylvestris l.
ağaç hacim tabloları
kastamonu
title Volume equations for Scots pine trees in Kastamonu region
title_full Volume equations for Scots pine trees in Kastamonu region
title_fullStr Volume equations for Scots pine trees in Kastamonu region
title_full_unstemmed Volume equations for Scots pine trees in Kastamonu region
title_short Volume equations for Scots pine trees in Kastamonu region
title_sort volume equations for scots pine trees in kastamonu region
topic pinus sylvestris l.
tree volume tables
kastamonu
pinus sylvestris l.
ağaç hacim tabloları
kastamonu
url https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/4159325
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