Lake States Woodlands: Measuring Trees and Estimating Volume

Diameter at breast height (DBH) is the single most important tree measurement when cruising (inventorying) timber stands to determine value. Woodland owners and managers use DBH for estimating the tree's volume and weight, for assessing stand density, for determining merchantability, and for estimating tree height.

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