Forest Measurements An Applied Approach

Forest Measurements An Applied Approach

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 inclu...

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Main Author: DeYoung, Joan (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] Open Oregon Educational Resources [2016]
Series:Open textbook library.
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Table of Contents:
  • IntroductionChapter 1: Slope
  • 1.1 Assessing Slope of the Land
  • 1.2 Field Technique Tips for Measuring %Slope
  • 1.3 Tips for Measuring %Slope on Contour Maps
  • 1.4 Summary Problems
  • Chapter 2: Tree Height
  • 2.1 Why Tree Height?
  • 2.2 Determining Tree Height
  • 2.3 Using Percent Slope to Determine Tree Height
  • 2.4 Using Topographic Slope to Determine Tree Height
  • 2.5 Measuring Height on Irregular Trees
  • 2.6 Instruments Used for Measuring Tree Height
  • 2.7 Field Technique Tips for Measuring Tree Height
  • 2.8 Summary Questions
  • Chapter 3: Tree Diameter
  • 3.1 Why Tree Diameter?
  • 3.2 Determining Tree Diameter
  • 3.3 Instruments for Measuring Tree Diameter
  • 3.4 Field Technique Tips for Measuring Tree Diameter
  • 3.5 Summary Questions
  • Chapter 4: Tree Age
  • 4.1 Determining Tree Age
  • 4.2 Young trees
  • 4.3 Field Technique Tips for Counting Whorls:
  • 4.4 Forest Setting
  • 4.5 Increment Boring
  • 4.6 Field Techniques for Increment Boring
  • 4.7 Summary Questions
  • Chapter 5: Stand Characteristics
  • 5.1 Stand Structure
  • 5.2 Crown Classes
  • 5.3 Live Crown Ratio
  • 5.4 Field Technique Tips for Determining Crown Class and LCR
  • 5.5 Stand Growth and Development Over Time
  • 5.6 Application of LCR and Crown Class in Forest Management
  • 5.7 Summary Questions
  • Chapter 6: Site Quality
  • 6.1 Forest Site Productivity
  • 6.2 Overview of Site Index
  • 6.3 How to Use Site Index Curves
  • 6.4 Characteristics of Suitable Site Index Trees
  • 6.5 Field Technique Tips for Determining Site Index
  • 6.6. Determining Site Index from Field Measurements
  • 6.7 Summary Questions
  • 6.8 King's 50-year Site Index Tables
  • References CitedGlossary

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