New Publication on Timber Inventory
A new publication is available for loggers, foresters and advanced landowners that describes the purpose and process of conducting a timber inventory.
It serves as an introduction to the terminology and methodology of timber inventory, allowing non-professionals to communicate effectively with forestry professionals regarding timber inventories. The reader is not expected to have any prior knowledge of techniques or tools necessary for measuring forests.
The publication is in two sections. The first part provides background information, definitions and a general introduction to timber inventory. The second part contains step-by-step instructions for carrying out a timber inventory.
The publication, Conducting a Simple Inventory, was developed by Dr. Jason Henning and Dr. David Mercker, University of Tennessee. It is available on-line at http://www.utextension.utk.edu/publications/pbfiles/PB1780.pdf or hard copies can be purchased for $5 at the same link.
