Measuring an Individual Tree

Measurable parts of an individual tree ©

We take different measurements on a tree depending on what information is needed, what relationships are known, and what parts of the tree can be seen or are accessible.

trunk or stem
bark
height
taper or shape
volume
crown dimensions
root zone (rarely measured)

http://online.anu.edu.au/Forestry/mensuration/INDIVID.HTM
Cris.Brack@anu.edu.au
Fri, 20 Dec. 1996