FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE: EXPLORING FOREST DYNAMICS THROUGH MENSURATION: A CASE STUDY OF JALLO PARK, LAHORE

Abstract

Forests, as unpredictable environments, are basic to worldwide biodiversity and biological system administration. Understanding their systems and elements is fundamental for maintainable administration and protection. This article gives a thorough outline of the difficulties and methods in wood mensuration and the discipline of estimating backwoods credits. Inherent complexity of forest ecosystems is what the study is delving into; it demands accurate measurement techniques due to the diversity of species and growth patterns. Upon an evaluation of the basic principles of accuracy and precision in forestry mensuration, standard methods like DBH are considered. To overcome measurement difficulties, novel instruments like the Total Station and D-Tape have been used in the study. Moreover, the article investigates instrumental techniques for tree-level estimation, emphasizing mathematical standards, and utilizing innovative optical device like the Total Station. Data visualization was done by utilizing R Studio, ggplot2 and Arc Map 10.8 to investigate tree attributes. The findings highlight the distribution of tree species and families within Jallo Park, the connection between DBH and tree height, and the significant variation in above-ground biomass. This research advances our understanding of forest ecology and enables more informed forest management and conservation decisions.