Estimating sugar maple bark thickness and volume.

Charles L. Stayton; Michael Hoffman

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Estimating sugar maple bark thickness and volume.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Charles L. Stayton, Michael Hoffman

Year:

1970

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Research Paper NC-38. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Sugar maple bark thickness and volume were estimated using first a published method, then equations developed by the authors. Both methods gave estimates that compared closely with measured values. Information is also presented on variation in bark thickness and on weight and volume of bark as a percentage of total merchantable stem weight and volume.

Keywords

bark volume, bark thickness, Acer saccharum Marsh, sugar maple

Citation

Stayton, Charles L.; Hoffman, Michael. 1970. Estimating sugar maple bark thickness and volume. Research Paper NC-38. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station