Tree and Forest Measurement

Forests must be measured, if they are to be managed and conserved properly. This book describes the principles of modern forest measurement, whether using simple, hand-held equipment or sophisticated satellite imagery. Written in a straightforward style, it will be understood by everyone who works w...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: West, Phil
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2004, 2004
Edition:1st ed. 2004
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Measurements
  • 3 Stem Diameter
  • 4 Tree Height
  • 5 Stem Wood Volume
  • 6 Stem Volume and Taper Functions
  • 7 Tree Biomass
  • 8 Stand Measurement
  • 9 Measuring Populations
  • 10 Sampling Theory
  • 11 Conducting an Inventory
  • 12 The Plane Survey
  • References
  • Appendix 1 Glossary
  • Appendix 2 Conversion Factors
  • Appendix 3 The Greek Alphabet
  • Appendix 4 Basic Trigonometry