BIOMASS

In order to measure biomass, destructive techniques are used. Trees are cut down and plants are destroyed. Is this unethical?

*Yes. I think it is unethical. People are cutting trees and then dry them out to measure their biomass. Okay. But do they bring those trees back? No. They are cutting them on some purpose but that can affect nature's balance and it can definitely affect global warming. I think before it is too late, they should find a solution for that. Every single tree is valuable during these days. For example; in the past people were ''killing'' animals in order to get their biomass. But nowadays, the found a solution and they don't have to kill anymore. I think they should find a solution for trees too.

''It is not practical (and unethical in a park) to cut down large trees for biomass measurements.Therefore, trees require a different set of methods for biomass data collection. Forest ecologists regularly use allometric equations that relate a simple, non-destructive measurement such as tree diameter (DBH) to stem, branch and foliage mass, foliage area, and tree height.''

Citation: Biology 3700: Ecosystem and Community Ecology 2011<http://classes.uleth.ca/201103/biol3700a/Lab%20Information/Lab%201/Biol3700%20Lab1%202011.pdf>