Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:25 am (PST)
Center for Urban Forest Research Tree Carbon Calculator December 15,
2008
The U.S. Forest Service's Center for Urban Forest Research recently
developed a "Tree Carbon Calculator". This calculator helps quantify the
benefits of the urban forest, aiding homeowners, schools, citizen's
groups and governments to choose the best species for their climate
zones. Once the user enters information on the climate region and tree's
size or age it produces=2 0information on: carbon dioxide stored in the
tree due to its growth over many years, carbon dioxide sequestered
during the past year and dry weight of aboveground biomass that could be
utilized if the tree was removed. The tool was designed for use in urban
communities in California, but since California covers so many climate
zones, it's likely to be useful for many other areas of the country as
well. This calculator is intended as "proof of concept" software that
is in the testing phase. It is provided "as is" without warranty of any
kind. In 2009, data for other tree species in climate regions across the
U.S. will be added, and in 2010, this version will be replaced by a
Web-based version with greater functionality.
To view this on-line tool visit:
http://www.fs. fed.us/ccrc/ topics/urban- forests/ctcc/
This tool is part of the Climate Change Resource Center, which is a
reference Web site for resource managers and decisionmakers who need
information and tools to address climate change in planning and project
implementation on lands in the Western United States.
To view this Web site visit: http://www.fs. fed.us/
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