Basal Area
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 -
