Biomass Allometric Equation

Biomass allometric equations are regression models that predict tree or stand aboveground biomass from easily measurable variables such as diameter at breast height (DBH) and height. These equations embody the principle of allometry: the scaling relationship between body parts or organisms. In forestry, allometric equations are essential tools for estimating carbon storage, nutrient cycling, fuel loads, and resource inventory without destructive harvesting. Thousands of species-specific and regional equations have been developed and compiled in public databases.