TREE IDENTIFICATION
CHARACTERISTICS USED FOR TREE IDENTIFICATION
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Question
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A biltmore stick can tell you which of the following?
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Tree diameter at breast height and number of board feet
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Number of 16’ logs and height of tree
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Diameter of logs on ground
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All of the above are true
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Other names used for this instrument are Cruiser’s or Biltmore stick. With the scale stick, the tree’s diameter is measured at a point 4 1/2 feet above the ground line and the tree’s merchantable height is determined in 16-foot and additional 8-foot log lengths.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Biltmore Stick: Made to Measure! The Biltmore Stick is a tool that was developed by Dr. Carl Schenck, who was the Chief Forester at Biltmore more than 100 years ago. His clever invention can help you determine how much lumber a tree will yield when it is cut.
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