Table 3 A comparison of estimates of world total coarse wood production rate (GtC y-1) and coarse woody debris (GtC).
| Harmon et al., 1993 | Matthews 1997 | VEGAS(this study) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coarse wood production rate | 5 (2–11) | 6 | 10 (5–15) |
| Coarse woody debris | 60–232 | 75 | 130 |
