Forest Biomass and Tree Census Across Colombian Andean Altitude and Perturbation Gradients

2017-2020 data from 27 permanent forest monitoring plots in the Colombian Andes. The dataset includes tree diameter, height, scientific names, and Above Ground Biomass (AGB) across altitudinal and human perturbation gradients for ecological analysis.

Use Cases

• Model Above Ground Biomass (AGB) variation using tree diameter, height, and perturbation gradient data.
• Analyze forest composition shifts across altitudinal gradients using scientific and family names.
• Investigate correlations between tree diameter, perturbation level, and altitude to assess forest change factors.

Strengths

• Data collected from 27 standardized 0.5-hectare forest monitoring plots.
• Covers three distinct altitudinal zones (lowland, mid-elevation, highland) and three perturbation levels.
• Includes key forestry metrics: tree diameter, height, and calculated Above Ground Biomass (AGB).

Limitations

• Sample size limited to 27 plots, which may constrain statistical power for some analyses.
• Geographic scope restricted to Andean ecosystems in Colombia, limiting generalizability.
• Data collection ended in 2020, lacking more recent temporal coverage.

Provenance

Source

Environmental Information Data Centre

Collection Method

Field data collection from permanent forest monitoring plots within the BioResilience project framework.

Time Range

2017-2020

Freshness

Data collection concluded in 2020; metadata was updated in March 2026.

Geography

Colombian Andes