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Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to:
The above objectives correspond with the following Alabama Course of Study Objectives: ACOS 7Determine the volume of standing timber.. |
Overview
Standing trees are measured to obtain an estimate of the amount of various products which might or can be cut from the tree. This is performed to have an idea of what volume is present in a tree or a stand of trees. Today most timber sales are based on volume. A forest or stand must have some estimate of total volume, volume per acre and volume by product so that the forester can decide on his management objectives. So, let’s learn how to determine tree volume!
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