A Method of Accurate Height Measurement for Forest Trees

Author: Falconer Joseph G.  

Publisher: Society of American Foresters

ISSN: 0022-1201

Source: Journal of Forestry, Vol.29, Iss.5, 1931-05, pp. : 742-746

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Abstract

Before research studies of tree growth can be considered conclusive, the accuracy of measurements must be demonstrated. One measurement of a standing tree always difficult to obtain is height. The author describes a method for obtaining this dimension which he found correct within one per cent.