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botany - the study of plants
clinometer - a tool that helps
foresters measure tree height
crown - the distance the tree’s
branches spread away from its trunk
data recorder - hand-held computer
used for the storage, retrieval and analysis of forest information
diameter - the length of a line
through the center of a circular object, such as a tree
dibble - a tool used to plant
seedlings
forester - trained professional
who manages the forest for many uses
increment borer - a forester’s
tool used to check the growth, age and health of a tree
regeneration - the planting and
growing of new trees
tally - to add up for a total
sum
timber cruise - taking measurements
of a sample of the trees in a stand
tree ring - a new layer of wood
added to the outside edge of a tree during each growth season
tree stand - a group of trees
that have similar characteristics
wood volume - the amount of usable
wood in a tree is determined by measuring a tree’s height and
diameter
zoology - the study of animals
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