Much information is available for specific gravity and other properties of wood and bark, but it is widely scattered in the literature. This paper compiles information for estimation of biomass for 156 tree species found in North America for use in national forest inventory applications. We present specific gravities based on average green volume as well as 12 percent moisture content volume for calculation of oven-dry biomass. Additional information is included on bark thickness, bark voids, and bark percentages by species and green and dry weight of wood and bark.
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Victor worked as a research forester analyzing and interpreting FIA data. He was one of the pioneers in efforts to incorporate and study the nonforest issues in forest resource assessments across the Southern United States. His accomplishments were far-reaching and included substantial contributions in the areas of landscape ecology, fragmentation, invasive species, and human impacts on forest systems. Other interests included estimation of regional accessibility, aesthetics, forest community types, old growth, recreation opportunities, and wildlife habitats. His publications included contributions in more than 50 Government reports, books, proceedings, and scientific journals. He demonstrated genuine curiosity for and love of forest resources in the Southern United States, and sought to better the program for which he worked through a spirit of enthusiasm, cooperation, and collaboration that will be sorely missed.
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