Get the most value for you timber by accurately measuring your inventory.
By knowing what timber volumes you have, you can make sure that you accurately predict logging costs as well as obtain full value for the products produced. A technical note titled “Measuring Woodland Timber” has been produced by the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service (Oklahoma State University). All measurements are shown in imperial format, however, it can still add value to those using metric measurements. The document is practical and easy to read.
The document first describes methods to measure tree volume. Diameter and height measurements of standing trees are described, including the procedure and tools. Unit measurements are then described and include board foot, cubic foot and cords. Weight measurements are also included, including consideration for wood moisture contents. Other parts of interest include how tree form and branchiness influence the amount of saw timber that can be optimised out of a tree, and sampling when the forest areas being harvested is fairly large.
The authors of this technical note (NREM-5021) were Tim O’Hara, Steven Anderson and Charles Bardon.
Source: http://osufacts.okstate.edu