Comparative Study on Volume Estimation Using a Model with one and Model with two Independent Variables in Meru/USA Forest Plantation, Northern Tanzania

Lucas Kivuyo Likingurainey; Canisius John Kayombo; Almas Kashindye

doi:10.37284/eajfa.2.2.236

Lucas Kivuyo Likingurainey Mbizi Forest Reserve, Tanzania Forest Service Agency
Canisius John Kayombo Forestry Training Institute, Olmotonyi
Almas Kashindye Forestry Training Institute, Olmotonyi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37284/eajfa.2.2.236

Keywords: Comparative Study, Tree Species Volume, Independent Variables, Meru/USA Forest, Northern Tanzania

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Abstract

Worldwide, the management of forests has been known to rely on the determination of the size of tree stands. The size of tree stands is determined based on dimensions that include the diameter and the marketable height through the volume equation. The volume is often evaluated from the diameter. It can however also be measured directly on felled trees or logs. It is difficult to obtain the volume for the stand trees directly, so, models were developed to tackle the situation based on standing trees’ variables like diameter and height in order to simplify volume estimation because it is more closetful and difficult to measure direct volumes for standing trees. The general objective of this study was to estimate trees’ volume using one and two independent variables. Systematic sampling was used to allocate the plots on which the diameters of the trees were measured, and counted for the number of individuals (trees stems). The Relascope was used to assign the trees to be considered in the set plot while a diameter tape measure was used for diameter (DBH) measurements and the already measured trees were marked (using marker pens, paints and chalk). Data recording sheets and a handheld GPS were used for recording coordinates. The study findings revealed that having a model with two independent variables; DBH and height(H) is more accurate compared to the model with one independent variable.

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