Allometric equation for aboveground biomass estimation of Galiniera saxifraga (Hochst.) Bridson in Gesha-Sayilem forest, southwestern Ethiopia

Abstract. Bareke T, Addi A. 2021. Allometric equation for aboveground biomass estimation of Galiniera saxifraga (Hochst.) Bridson in Gesha-Sayilem forest, southwestern Ethiopia. Asian J For 5: 76-82. There is limited information about the precise quantification Aboveground Biomass (AGB) species-specific allometric equations shrubs and small trees. Thirty plants were selected to develop equations. Biometric parameters, including diameter at Breast Height (DBH), height crown area predictive variables that measured each individual plant. AGB was through a destructive method. The correlated biometric using regression analysis. models, with DBH as predictors (DBH-crown models), accounted 90% variation G. saxifraga. DBH-crown model adequate predicting adjusted R2 value 0.9 AIC values 47.37. specific developed Afromontane forest can be used similar moist forests Ethiopia implement Reduced Emission from Deforestation Degradation (REDD+) activities benefit local communities carbon trade.