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Assessing wood moisture and density is essential to understanding ecological processes such as tree growth and wood formation. This study compared basic density and moisture content estimates for three species ( G. Don, C. A. Mey, and Bureau) using three sampling methods (incremental cores, wood chips, and standard wood blocks). While strong correlations (r ≥ 0.99) were observed among all methods, the incremental core approach exhibited significant species-specific biases-overestimating density by 27.31-12.31% on average while underestimating moisture content by 5.61-30.51%. Despite its cost-effectiveness and minimal sample collection requirements, the method's systematic deviations limit its applicability to multiple tree species. Consequently, we recommend developing species-specific linear calibration models that incorporate baseline data from standard wood block measurements to substantially improve estimation accuracy. This approach offers a practical, theory-supported solution for optimizing field sampling strategies in ecological research.
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