Bamboo has several benefits for the environment and human livelihoods. It grows rapidly, storing large amounts of carbon and helping mitigate climate change. Bamboo can also provide a sustainable source of bioenergy while reducing pressure on forests. Its extensive root systems make it useful for restoring degraded land and preventing soil erosion. Bamboo cultivation promotes rural jobs and incomes, and produces goods for international markets valued at $60 billion annually.
This document lists 32 bamboo species, their authors and year of study, location, and measured ratio of root to shoot biomass (RSR). RSR values ranged from 0.12 to 2.79, with most species from China, Japan, Taiwan, and surrounding regions. The table provides a comparison of belowground to aboveground biomass allocation for many bamboo species.
Bamboo has several benefits for the environment and human livelihoods. It grows rapidly, storing large amounts of carbon and helping mitigate climate change. Bamboo can also provide a sustainable source of bioenergy while reducing pressure on forests. Its extensive root systems make it useful for restoring degraded land and preventing soil erosion. Bamboo cultivation promotes rural jobs and incomes, and produces goods for international markets valued at $60 billion annually.
This document lists 32 bamboo species, their authors and year of study, location, and measured ratio of root to shoot biomass (RSR). RSR values ranged from 0.12 to 2.79, with most species from China, Japan, Taiwan, and surrounding regions. The table provides a comparison of belowground to aboveground biomass allocation for many bamboo species.
A bamboo forest is defined as a forest with at least 50% bamboo canopy cover. A mixed bamboo forest has between 15-50% bamboo canopy cover. The FAO defines forest as land over 0.5 hectares with trees over 5 meters tall and over 10% canopy cover, or trees expected to reach this. Under Kyoto, countries can define forest as land between 0.05-1 hectare with over 10-30% tree canopy cover of trees over 2-5 meters tall.
This document presents 24 existing allometric equations for estimating aboveground biomass (AGB) or its components in different bamboo species. The equations were developed by various authors in locations across Asia and South America. For each equation, the document provides the bamboo species, authors and year, location, the regression model, number of sampled bamboos, coefficient of determination (R2), and any error statistics. The equations relate AGB or its components to measures of bamboo diameter (D) and sometimes height (H).
This document contains data on 55 bamboo plants including their diameter (D), height (H), and biomass measurements of different components. The data includes plot code, plant code, measurements, ratios of different biomass components, and above-ground biomass (AGB). The purpose is to develop and validate allometric equations for estimating bamboo biomass.
This document contains 3 tables that provide templates for recording data during bamboo measurement and sampling. Table 1 is a sheet for measuring individual bamboo culms in a sample plot, recording the culm ID, age, diameter, and other plot details. Table 2 is a sheet for measuring average culm characteristics within bamboo clumps, recording clump ID, age, diameters and heights of sampled culms. Table 3 is a sheet for recording data on entire bamboo clumps, including culm count, clump girth, and height.
The document describes steps to create random sample plots in a GIS forest stratification map using ArcGIS:
1. Dissolve spatially discrete forest blocks by forest status to create homogeneous strata, combining blocks with the same status.
2. Enter the number of required sample plots for each forest stratum in the attribute table of the stratified map.
3. Create a network of random sample plots that are overlaid on the dissolved forest strata by using the ArcGIS Create Random Points tool and specifying the number of points field and minimum distance between plots.
The INBAR Bamboo Survey and Monitoring System consists of mobile and online applications to assist with INBAR's bamboo planting and monitoring program. The mobile app collects survey data on-site and the online monitoring system allows for preliminary analysis and distribution of survey results. The mobile app interface has sidebar buttons, a top bar, and bottom controller bar. It guides users through survey forms and stores location-stamped photos. The online monitoring system hosts all field survey entries and allows users to explore the visual and statistical data through maps and statistics tabs.
Guide to Understand the Bamboo Resource:
- How much.?
- Distribution of Bamboo stock
- Major species
- Amount of carbon in bamboo forests
- How much can be extracted
This document provides an overview of how to assess bamboo stock and carbon levels. It includes:
1) An example outline for a report, covering introduction, objectives, methodology, results on bamboo stock per hectare and administrative unit, carbon stock per hectare and unit, and conclusions.
2) Details on measuring culm density, number of culms per diameter and age class, and calculating culms and biomass per hectare from culm-based and clump-based measurements.
3) Instructions on calculating carbon levels from biomass measurements, developing an operational plan, and preparing for field practice including necessary equipment, team roles, and safety.
This document provides guidelines for collecting bamboo data in the field using a survey app. It outlines steps to take before field work like checking equipment and apps. It describes using points, polylines and polygons to map different bamboo features like single clumps, lines of bamboo, and block plantations. The document details collecting data on bamboo type, age, measurements, site conditions and administrative details. It provides guidance on quantifying bamboo in small areas and large plots. Sections cover harvesting, disturbances and a notes field.
This document provides guidance on collecting data and developing allometric equations to estimate bamboo biomass and carbon stocks. It describes the tools, equipment, measurements and data to collect for culm-based and clump-based assessments of aboveground and belowground biomass. Key steps include establishing plots, measuring diameter, height, ages of culms/clumps, collecting fresh weight samples, developing ratios, and compiling data sets for developing allometric equations to estimate biomass and carbon stocks of bamboo and associated vegetation.
When it comes to measuring biomass and carbon, bamboos are different from trees, mainly because bamboos
are hollow inside, and the correlation between the diameter or the diameter and height of the bamboo culm with bamboo biomass ornet bamboo volume largely depends on culm age, bamboo species and site condition.
This book serves as a guide to provide very specific details for measuring bamboos.
This document provides guidance on using different mapping features (points, polylines, polygons) to document bamboo resources and describes the various attributes to collect for bamboo plantations, natural bamboo forests, harvesting, and disturbances. Points can represent individual clumps, polylines can indicate farm boundaries or rows of clumps, and polygons delineate block plantations. The document outlines attributes like species, age, density, and measurements to record for clumps/culms based on the mapping feature and type of site being documented.
This manual is designed for field surveyors with basic understanding of using a smartphone/tablet and site navigation. The manual provides step-by-step instructions on collecting field data with the mobile client and conducting data analysis with the web platform.
A bamboo forest is defined as a forest with at least 50% bamboo canopy cover. A mixed bamboo forest has between 15-50% bamboo canopy cover. The FAO defines forest as land over 0.5 hectares with trees over 5 meters tall and over 10% canopy cover, or trees expected to reach this. Under Kyoto, countries can define forest as land between 0.05-1 hectare with over 10-30% tree canopy cover of trees over 2-5 meters tall.
This document presents 24 existing allometric equations for estimating aboveground biomass (AGB) or its components in different bamboo species. The equations were developed by various authors in locations across Asia and South America. For each equation, the document provides the bamboo species, authors and year, location, the regression model, number of sampled bamboos, coefficient of determination (R2), and any error statistics. The equations relate AGB or its components to measures of bamboo diameter (D) and sometimes height (H).
This document contains data on 55 bamboo plants including their diameter (D), height (H), and biomass measurements of different components. The data includes plot code, plant code, measurements, ratios of different biomass components, and above-ground biomass (AGB). The purpose is to develop and validate allometric equations for estimating bamboo biomass.
This document contains 3 tables that provide templates for recording data during bamboo measurement and sampling. Table 1 is a sheet for measuring individual bamboo culms in a sample plot, recording the culm ID, age, diameter, and other plot details. Table 2 is a sheet for measuring average culm characteristics within bamboo clumps, recording clump ID, age, diameters and heights of sampled culms. Table 3 is a sheet for recording data on entire bamboo clumps, including culm count, clump girth, and height.
The document describes steps to create random sample plots in a GIS forest stratification map using ArcGIS:
1. Dissolve spatially discrete forest blocks by forest status to create homogeneous strata, combining blocks with the same status.
2. Enter the number of required sample plots for each forest stratum in the attribute table of the stratified map.
3. Create a network of random sample plots that are overlaid on the dissolved forest strata by using the ArcGIS Create Random Points tool and specifying the number of points field and minimum distance between plots.
The INBAR Bamboo Survey and Monitoring System consists of mobile and online applications to assist with INBAR's bamboo planting and monitoring program. The mobile app collects survey data on-site and the online monitoring system allows for preliminary analysis and distribution of survey results. The mobile app interface has sidebar buttons, a top bar, and bottom controller bar. It guides users through survey forms and stores location-stamped photos. The online monitoring system hosts all field survey entries and allows users to explore the visual and statistical data through maps and statistics tabs.
Guide to Understand the Bamboo Resource:
- How much.?
- Distribution of Bamboo stock
- Major species
- Amount of carbon in bamboo forests
- How much can be extracted
This document provides an overview of how to assess bamboo stock and carbon levels. It includes:
1) An example outline for a report, covering introduction, objectives, methodology, results on bamboo stock per hectare and administrative unit, carbon stock per hectare and unit, and conclusions.
2) Details on measuring culm density, number of culms per diameter and age class, and calculating culms and biomass per hectare from culm-based and clump-based measurements.
3) Instructions on calculating carbon levels from biomass measurements, developing an operational plan, and preparing for field practice including necessary equipment, team roles, and safety.
This document provides guidelines for collecting bamboo data in the field using a survey app. It outlines steps to take before field work like checking equipment and apps. It describes using points, polylines and polygons to map different bamboo features like single clumps, lines of bamboo, and block plantations. The document details collecting data on bamboo type, age, measurements, site conditions and administrative details. It provides guidance on quantifying bamboo in small areas and large plots. Sections cover harvesting, disturbances and a notes field.
This document provides guidance on collecting data and developing allometric equations to estimate bamboo biomass and carbon stocks. It describes the tools, equipment, measurements and data to collect for culm-based and clump-based assessments of aboveground and belowground biomass. Key steps include establishing plots, measuring diameter, height, ages of culms/clumps, collecting fresh weight samples, developing ratios, and compiling data sets for developing allometric equations to estimate biomass and carbon stocks of bamboo and associated vegetation.
When it comes to measuring biomass and carbon, bamboos are different from trees, mainly because bamboos
are hollow inside, and the correlation between the diameter or the diameter and height of the bamboo culm with bamboo biomass ornet bamboo volume largely depends on culm age, bamboo species and site condition.
This book serves as a guide to provide very specific details for measuring bamboos.
This document provides guidance on using different mapping features (points, polylines, polygons) to document bamboo resources and describes the various attributes to collect for bamboo plantations, natural bamboo forests, harvesting, and disturbances. Points can represent individual clumps, polylines can indicate farm boundaries or rows of clumps, and polygons delineate block plantations. The document outlines attributes like species, age, density, and measurements to record for clumps/culms based on the mapping feature and type of site being documented.
This manual is designed for field surveyors with basic understanding of using a smartphone/tablet and site navigation. The manual provides step-by-step instructions on collecting field data with the mobile client and conducting data analysis with the web platform.
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