Forest Measurements and Valuation
Forestry Wood and Forest Product Volume Conversion Factors
Approximate Conversions of the Most Common Units of Wood Measure Here is a list of common wood conversions foresters, loggers and timber owners need on occasion. They are to be used for approximations only and should not be used when extreme accuracy is called for. Here are some definitions of terms used: * A standard cord is considered a...
Trees and forests have exact values determined by both volumes and the price of wood at any given time. Here are guidelines that will help you determine how much wood you have and what you need to do to get the very best price for your standing timber.
Equipment Used to Cruise Timber
The first essential step toward selling or appraising timber or timberland is a tree or timber inventory. Here are the basic steps toward timber cruising or tree inventory.
How to Buy a Forest
Buying your first forested property can quickly turn into a nightmare if not researched. You can make the process much easier if you develop a plan. Here is the way to buy your first forest.
The Amazing Biltmore Stick and Cruiser Tool
The biltmore stick or cruiser stick can determine tree diameter and height along with volumes of wood on standing trees and logs. Here is instruction on how it works.
About Buying A Forest
Buying your first forested property can quickly turn into a nightmare. You will make the process much easier if you develop a plan.
About the Timber Inventory
A three part feature on the timber inventory or cruise from your About Forestry Guide and Consultant Ron Wenrich.
About's Tree Inventory Freeware
Here is a handy template that can help you inventory your forest. You will need a spreadsheet package that reads MicroSoft Excel.
About Tree Measurements and Volumes
"Measuring wood is part science, part art; you use many different units, you face many potential problems." Find out why measuring wood is so difficult...
The Point Sample Method of Timber Cruising
The first essential step toward selling or appraising timber or timberland is a tree or timber inventory. Here are the basic steps toward timber cruising or tree inventory.
Collecting Timber Cruise Data
The first essential step toward selling or appraising timber or timberland is a tree or timber inventory. Here are the basic steps toward timber cruising or tree inventory.