Book Title: Forest Measurements

Subtitle: An Applied Approach

Author: Joan DeYoung

Book Description: This is a forest measurements textbook written for field technicians. Silvicultural applications and illustrations are provided to demonstrate the relevance of the measurements. Special “technique tips” for each skill are intended to help increase data collection accuracy and confidence. These include how to avoid common pitfalls, effective short cuts and essentials for recording field data correctly. The emphasis is on elementary skills; it is not intended to be a timber cruising guide. Order a print copy: http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/forest-measurements-an-applied-approach/23678305

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Book Information

Book Description

This is a forest measurements textbook written for field technicians.  Silvicultural applications and illustrations are provided to demonstrate the relevance of the measurements.  Special “technique tips” for each skill are intended to help increase data collection accuracy and confidence.  These include how to avoid common pitfalls, effective short cuts and essentials for recording field data correctly.  Topics include how to determine %slope, tree height, tree diameter, live crown ratio, tree age, crown class and site index.  The emphasis is on elementary skills; it is not intended to be a timber cruising guide.

Order a print copy: http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/forest-measurements-an-applied-approach/23678305

Author

Joan DeYoung

License

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Forest Measurements Copyright © 2016 by Joan DeYoung is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

Subject

Forests and woodland

Metadata

Title
Forest Measurements
Author
Joan DeYoung
Illustrators
Adrianna Sutton and Joan DeYoung
License

Icon for the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License

Forest Measurements Copyright © 2016 by Joan DeYoung is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

Primary Subject
Forests and woodland
Publisher
Open Oregon Educational Resources
Ebook ISBN
978-1-63635-053-0
Print ISBN
978-1-63635-054-7