Measuring Standing Trees: Estimating

Two measurements are needed to determine the volume of a tree, its diameter and height. Watch this, as well as, the other iGrow videos in the Urban Logging series for more information.
Comments by: John Ball, SDS Extension Forestry Specialist.

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Very informative, good work.

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What is this instrument used to measure diameter?

[@ianwallace4861]

A diameter tape or in this case a tree caliper

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Why does he measure the circumference of the tree with a cloth tape and say that he’s measuring the diameter?

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This is done in cases where, you don't have access to a diameter tape. Therefore, by measuring the circumference by a piece of string, then measuring the string using a ruler or tape, you can divide the result by 3.14 and that is the diameter.