OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

Detailed explanation-1: -The board-foot content of any board may be determined by multiplying the length by the width by the thickness, all expressed in inches, and dividing by 144 cubic inches. The board foot is also the most common volume measure for trees and logs to be used for lumber and veneer.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stand volume = G x some expression of stand height x stand form factor. The difficulty with stand form factor is that it is an abstract value not capable of direct measurement.

Detailed explanation-3: -Find the volume of the tree in cubic feet (V = A x height/4).