The destructive method is not advisable for biomass and carbon estimation. If we decide to use the core from tree spp, what are the inherent errors in this?
Core boring is a good method for sampling in trees. Several researchers have using this method for anatomical, physical, chemical and dendrochronological. studies. For estimate de biomass this method is possible, but can cause error in the estimated of the wood basic density, because the cores are are pressed and compacted within the apparatus. For this estimated is better that you use the core drilling equipment to wood sample.
Good to learn that core drilling method will be appropriate. Further standardization is needed for each crop based on anatomical, physical, chemical and dendrochronological aspects.