For more information on consulting foresters, visit a N.C. In most cases the consulting forester’s experience with timber sales and knowledge of current markets can increase your revenues far in excess of the forester’s fees. They also can provide you with estimates of the volume and value of the timber. Forestry consultants can advise you on the types of wood products that could come from your timber as well as the quality of your timber. Volume alone does not determine value or the products that could be produced tree quality is also very important. If you want to estimate tree volume in order to sell timber, it is highly recommended that you consult a forester for advice. For instructions on how to make your own scale stick, see “How to Make a Scale Stick” below. This publication is for those interested in learning how to estimate tree volume and the type of product the tree may provide.
With practice, this instrument can be used to provide a reliable estimate of tree height and diameter, which then can be used to determine tree volume. One of the basic tools for estimating the height and diameter of standing trees is a calibrated 25-inch scale stick, often referred to as a Biltmore stick or a cruiser’s stick. The volume of wood in a tree and the type of product made from the wood are based primarily on the tree’s height and diameter.
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