Dynamic stochastic model of allometric equations and cumulative distribution for biomass-carbon in Pinus hartwegii Lindl., facing climate change

Resumen

Objective: to construct a dynamic stochastic model with validated biospheric-interaction, estimating allometric equations for the total volumetric increase and cumulative distribution of biomass for Pinus hartwegii Lindl in the states of Mexico and Puebla, considering climate change.

Design/ Methodology/ Approach: the methodology included the use of SiBiFor numerical databases, NASA Power data, Ordinary Least Squares mathematical models, the Random-Forest software, Ridge model with regression, R algorithms and Newton volumetric estimation equations.

Results: estimated allometric equations were obtained for the total volume of trees in 2023, highlighting the importance of linear regression models and the validity of the variables used. Newton's mathematical equations and theoretical models for excurrent tree-form types were found to have the best accuracy in estimating the total volume of the barked tree.

Limitations of the study/ Implications: this study has limitations in terms of generalization to other forest types and the availability of data in Mexico. However, it highlights the importance of understanding forest responses to environmental changes and the need for validated dynamic stochastic models to estimate allometric equations and assess carbon sequestration.

Findings/ Conclusions: this study highlights the importance of understanding and assessing the carbon storage capacity of forests, especially in the context of climate change. In addition, it underlines the usefulness of linear regression models and variable validation to estimate carbon sequestration in Pinus hartwegii forests.