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Lesson 1: Measurement Terminology

Lesson 1: Measurement Terminology. Forestry I Course 03.451. Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office July 2002. You will be able to . . . . Define common forest measurement terms Demonstrate the ability to identify and use the tools that are used in class.

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Lesson 1: Measurement Terminology

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  1. Lesson 1: Measurement Terminology Forestry I Course 03.451 Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office July 2002

  2. You will be able to . . . • Define common forest measurement terms • Demonstrate the ability to identify and use the tools that are used in class

  3. Clinometer or Altimeter • Used for determining tree heights as well as percent elevation of land contour

  4. Using a Clinometer

  5. Factor 10 Wedge Prism • A piece of specially ground glass which bends light rays at a specified angle; trees whose boles are not completely offset at breast height are tallied during point sampling cruises

  6. Biltmore Stick • Used to determine tree DBH, height, and volume.

  7. Diameter Tape • Most accurate tool to use to determine tree diameters • Looks just like a carpenter’s metal measuring tape

  8. When we are finished we will be able to . . . • Associate various forestry terms with application of these terms in the lessons to come.

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