Units of measurement, symbols, significant digits and rounding off 1.1 Units of measurement and symbols 1.2 Significant digits 1.3 Rounding off 1.4 Bias, accuracy and precision Individual Trees and Logs 2.1 Bole characteristics 2.1.1 Diameter 2.1.2 Height 2.1.3 Bark thickness 2.1.4 Volume 2.1.5 Stem form and taper 2.2 Log characteristics 2.2.1 Diameter 2.2.2 Length 2.2.3 Volume 2.2.4 Weight 2.2.5 Allowance for defect 2.3 Crown characteristics 2.3.1 Width 2.3.2 Depth 2.3.3 Surface area 2.3.4 Volume 2.3.5 Biomass 2.4 Stem analysis Groups of Trees (Stands) 3.1 Number of trees 3.2 Diameter 3.3 Basal area 3.3.1 Fixed-area plots 3.3.2 Angle count sampling 3.3.3 Advantages and disadvantages of angle count sampling 3.4 Height 3.4.1 Mean height 3.4.2 Predominant height, top height, dominant height 3.4.3 Stand height curve 3.5 Volume 3.6 Crown closure 3.7 Crown biomass 3.8 Growth and increment References Appendix 1: Checklist of equipment and materials |
[RWG#2] [Copyright] [Title Page] [Next Page] [Last Page] 2.2 LOG CHARACTERISTICS Although measurement by weight is being used increasingly for log sales, a majority of sawlogs in Australia is still sold on a volume basis. It is a common misconception that it is a simple matter to estimate the volume of a log accurately. People overlook the fact that:
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