An Approach to Predicting Static Properties of Tree Stems

Taper equations make it possible to solve many different problems concerning tree stem mensuration, since they can be used to generate a three-dimensional stem representation (as a body of revolution). Estimating the centre-of-gravity location along the stem length by taper equations proves a suitable approach for predicting such a biomechanical property, at least as regards tree stems with monopodial branching (e.g., stems of many coniferous species). A validation is performed on Monterey pine trees. Models to expand the same approach to predicting stem mass moments of inertia are developed.

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