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Estimation Approaches to Determine Biomass

Estimation approaches involve techniques that require observers to visually assess biomass in quadrats, rather than harvesting to determine biomass. Three common estimation methods to determine biomass are commonly used:

References and Further Reading

Bonham, C.D. 1989. Measurements of terrestrial vegetation. John Wiley Sons, New York, NY. pp 33-39.

Cook, C.W., and J. Stubbendieck. (eds). 1986. Range research: Basic rroblems and techniques. Society for Range Management, Denver, CO. pp 52-56.