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*Important concept in forestry - | =Basics= | ||
*'''Basal area is the common term used to describe the average amount of an area (usually an acre) occupied by tree stems.''' | |||
*It is defined as the total cross-sectional area of all stems in a stand | |||
measured at breast height, and expressed as per unit of land area | |||
(typically square feet per acre). To standardize measurements, | |||
tree diameter is typically measured at 4.5 feet from the ground, | |||
or approximately breast height. This is referred to as diameter | |||
at breast height (DBH). | |||
*Important concept in forestry - | |||
= | =See Also= | ||
*[[Tree Yield Per Acre]] | *[[Tree Yield Per Acre]] | ||
=Useful Links= | |||
*[https://www.mdwfp.com/media/4194/basal_area_guide.pdf A PDF on The Subject] | |||
Latest revision as of 17:00, 17 April 2020
Basics
- Basal area is the common term used to describe the average amount of an area (usually an acre) occupied by tree stems.
- It is defined as the total cross-sectional area of all stems in a stand
measured at breast height, and expressed as per unit of land area (typically square feet per acre). To standardize measurements, tree diameter is typically measured at 4.5 feet from the ground, or approximately breast height. This is referred to as diameter at breast height (DBH).
- Important concept in forestry -