PB1780 Conducting a Simple Timber Inventory

This publication is an introduction to the terminology and methodology of timber inventory. The publication should allow non-professionals to communicate effectively with forestry professionals regarding timber inventories. The reader is not expected to have any prior knowledge of the 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.