Measuring standing resource Measuring the wood volume in a standing forest can be conducted using simple hand tools. Foresters use a range of techniques to measure standing wood volumes, many of which are relatively easy to learn.
A third party auditor may be utilised to conduct forest mensuration on behalf of the seller, as long as the auditor is suitably experienced. The Tree Measurement Manual for Farm Foresters is an excellent publication and is available for free download by
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Also the Farm Forestry Toolbox (version 5) is also a very useful tool for measuring and quantifying wood volumes, potential products and values. A free copy of the Farm Forestry Toolbox is available by
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