Specific gravity and other properties of wood and bark for 156 tree species found in North America
By: Patrick D. Miles, W. Brad Smith
Contributors: Smith, W. Brad; United States. Forest Service. Northern Research Station
Series: Research note NRS -- 38; Research note NRS -- 38.
Publisher: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Newtown Square, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 35
Subjects: Specific gravity; Wood; Testing; Trees
Description: 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. --
Notes: Cover title.

Chiefly tables.

"October 2009"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 5-7).

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