- Tree measurements like diameter and girth are important for management decisions and research works in forestry.
- Diameter is typically measured at breast height (DBH), which is 1.37m above the ground to standardize measurements.
- Common tools used to measure diameter include callipers and tapes. Callipers take two measurements for non-circular trees while tapes wrap around the entire circumference.
- Measurements are categorized into diameter or girth classes with standard intervals and color codes for ease of recording data.
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2. For what purpose we measure tree?
Research works - dia/girth are being measured to the
nearest mm or cm and measurement of two diameters are
required to taken
Routine forestry works viz. timber or fuel wood
estimation or NTFP production etc. - exact dia or girth of
each tree is not required because the ultimate object is to
estimate volume of large number of trees approximately
3. Diameter and girth measurements
• to estimate stem cross-sectional area;
• done at breast height because:
can not be done at bases, which may be covered with
grasses/shrubs/ thorns and have root swell etc.
can not be done at stumps which are not cut at same
heights
it is a convenient height conventionally being used, and
extensive database exist
it is a uniform point of measurement which helps in
standardizing diameter/girth measurement
4. • DBH at 4’6” or 1.37 m in India, Mynmar, South Africa,
Malaya and some other former British Colonies
• DBH at 4’3” or 1.3 m in USA, Canada, Europe including
UK and most other countries of Commonwealth
(recommended by FAO as a standard for international
adherence)
• International symbol for diameter at breast height is d
5. Description of Diameter and Girth measurements
DBH : Diameter at breast height
GBH : Girth at breast height
O.B. : Over bark
U.B. : Under bark
Basal Area: Sectional area at breast height
(elsewhere Sectional Area)
6.
7. Standard Rules in Diameter /
Girth measurement
Loose bark/ creepers if found on the tree especially near
breast height should be removed before measuring the diameter
B.H.
1.37m
8. • Mark BH by means of measuring stick or any standard…
• Mark the BH point
Standard Rules in Diameter/Girth measurement
contd…
+ B.H.
1.37m
9. + B.H.
1.37m
Ground is flat and the tree is straight
Standard Rules in Diameter/Girth measurement
contd…
10. B.H.
1.37m
Standard Rules in Diameter/Girth measurement
contd…
Measure DBH along the tree
stem and not vertically, on the
side of the lean in case the tree is
leaning and the ground is flat
Ground is flat but the tree is leaning
11. B.H.
1.37m
Standard Rules in Diameter/Girth measurement
contd…
Measure DBH on the up hill
side on sloping ground
Sloping ground but the tree is straight
12. Standard Rules in Diameter/Girth measurement
contd…
Measure DBH along the tree
stem and not vertically, on the
side of the lean
B.H.
1.37m
Sloping ground and the tree is leaning
13. Standard Rules in Diameter/Girth measurement
contd…
Measure DBH along the tree
stem and not vertically, on the
side of the lean
B.H.
1.37m
Sloping ground and the tree is leaning
14. Standard Rules in Diameter/Girth measurement
contd…
Tree stem is abnormal at breast height level
1.37m
B.H.
DBH measured not at 1.37 m
but mark shifted up or down
(as little as possible) to a more
normal position of the stem
15. BH
1.37m
BH
1.37m 1.37m
Standard Rules in Diameter/Girth measurement
contd…
Counted as one or two
depending on the place of
measurements
Each fork treated as a
separate tree
Tree stem is forked
BH
Counted as one tree
16. Standard Rules in Diameter/Girth measurement
contd…
Tree stem has buttress at breast height level
DBH measured at the lowest point above
which the abnormal formation is not likely to
extend
B.H.
17. How to measure diameter or girth of this Sygizium cuminii tree
which is on the Trevor Road?
18. How to measure diameter or girth of this Cupressus cashmeriana
tree which is in front of the New Hostel?
19. Some points to be taken care of
while taking measurement of trees
• Remove moss, creepers, lichens and also loose bark
before taking measurements
• Record DBH in cm and to the multiple of 2 mm
• Record GBH in m and to the nearest cm
20. For routine forest works
Rules are either not followed or modified in carrying out
routine forest works
• Measuring stick not used
• No paint mark at BH
• Instead of individual tree measurement, trees are grouped
in dia or girth classes
21. Instruments used in diameter and girth measurements
Common ones
• Wooden scale
• Tape
• Callipers
Uncommon ones
• Wedge prism
• Relaskop
• Dendrometer
• Altimeter
Contd…
22. Choice of instrument depends upon
Whether tree is standing or felled
Degree of accuracy required
Availability
Ease in working
Instruments used in diameter and girth measurements
23. Instruments used in measurements contd…
Wooden scale
Flat wooden piece marked
in cm & mm
Available in various sizes
viz. 30cm, 60cm
Folding depend on length
Used for measurement of
diameter of stump or end
section of logs
Mainly used for stem/
stump analysis
24. Rules for measurement
– Dia measured along the line
passing through the pith
–Two diameters, one each
along major axis & one ⊥ to
it are measured in case of
eccentric stump/log
– Reading to be taken just
above the mark i.e. vertically
Wooden scale
25. • Generally made of wood or Al
• Used for measuring diameter of
standing trees
• A graduated rule & 2 arms
• One arm is fixed & at right angle
to the rule; other arm is movable
along the rule
• Normally arm length is half the
length of rule
• Calipers up to 120cm length are
used in practice
Callipers
Instruments used in measurements contd…
26. • Depending upon the desired degree of accuracy rule is
divided into units
• For routine forest works callipers marked in cm and showing
Diameter classes painted in different colours are used
Callipers
28. • Hold the handles of the arms in both the hands
• Tilt the movable arm inwards to make it free to move
• Make a wide gap between the arms so that it fit into the
stem
• Graduated rule made to touch the tree
• Movable arm shifted inwards in the tilted position till the
tree touches both the fixed and the movable arms
• Movable arm is then slowly brought in ⊥ position to the
graduated scale
• Pressed so as to squeeze out any loose bark as well as
ensure that there is no gap between the arms and use tree
• Note the diameter reading on the rule
Method of Use
29.
30. How are measurements taken?
How is dbh measured for an elliptical
stem? (using callipers)
–If cross section is elliptical, two readings should be
taken after properly locating major axis and measuring
it first, then take reading at ⊥ to it
31. 1
2
How are measurements taken?
Dbh at 1 or 2?
• Callipers must be placed at right angle to axis of tree
• Movable arms should be well opened before placing the
calliper
• Two arm and scale arm must be in contact with tree and
movable arm should be at right angles to the scale arm
Reading must be taken before removal
32. Precaution in use of Callipers
– Movable arms should be well opened before placing the
calliper
– Reading must be taken before removal
– Callipers must be placed at right angle to axis of tree
– Two arm and scale arm must be in contact with tree
and movable arm should be at right angles to the scale
arm
– If cross section is elliptical, two readings should be
taken after properly locating major axis and measuring
it first, then take reading at ⊥ to it
33. Advantages and disadvantages of Callipers
Advantages
– Dia can be read directly and thus instrument can be
applicable for precise scientific work.
– Can be used by unskilled labour
– Errors are + and - and neutralizes each other
Disadvantages
– Awkward to carry
– Two measurement difficult to take in hilly area
– Wooden ones absorb moisture in humid conditions
34. Tape – used for trees & logs
• Made up of cloth, reinforced cloth,
plastic or steel
• Of varying length
• End of tape is generally of some
metal
• For tree measurement tape are generally 3 & 5 meter long
• Usually calibrated in metric system on one side and British
system on another side
Instruments used in diameter and girth measurements
35. – Old tapes should not be used
– Take care not to twist at the time of use
– Must lie in a plane perpendicular to the axis of tree
– Remove climber or branches of nearby shrub if it
comes in between the girth of tree
Precaution in use of Tape
36. Advantages
– Convenient
– Only one measurement needed
Disadvantages
– If tree has rough bark, the tape exaggerates the diameter
– Slower in dense shrub growth
– Knots swellings affects girth measurement
Advantages and disadvantages of Tape
37. Tape and callipers - comparison
• Practicability – tape is small & light whereas callipers are
heavier
• Price – tape is much cheaper that callipers
• History – tapes are most commonly used
– For large trees tapes are used
contd…
38. Tape and callipers - comparison
• Use – use is faster and more accurate
- both are easy to use in accessible locations
- for inaccessible locations callipers are less useful
because of its weight & measurement with a tape is faster
that two measurements with callipers tapes are more
accurate than callipers
- tape negotiates whole circumference of the tree gives
better measurement
- for non-circular trees tape overestimates girth, callipers
are better
40. Relation between diameter and girth of trees
• For a circle the ration between the diameter (d) & girth (g)
is 1/π or 0.3182
• Trees have irregular cross-sections so this ratio (d/g) is not
equal to 0.3182
• This ratio varies from species to species
42. Diameter and Girth Class
• Measurement of trees are done and then recorded in suitable
dia/ girth classes
Practice in India
Type of tree Tree maturity dia
(dbh)
Dia class
interval
Girth class
interval
Small sized 30 cm 2 cm 5 cm
Medium sized 30 to 50 cm 5 cm 15 cm
Large Sized 50 cm & above 10 cm 30 cm
43. • Standard colour code
for dia/ girth classes
• Facilitates easy and
fast recording
• Measurement can be
taken by illiterate
labourers
Diameter and Girth Class
ColourDia class
0-20 cm
20-30 cm
30-40 cm
40-50 cm
50-60 cm
60-70 cm
70cm & above
Blank
Green
Red
Yellow
Black
White
Blue
44. Recording of data
• Systematic recording of data is essential for speed,
accuracy and understanding
• Measurement to be tallied using convenient form
e.g. dot-dash system
• Measurements arranged in this fashion gives
added impression from the appearance of the data
45. Common errors in dbh measurement leading to
wrong calculation of area/volume
a
b
a
Area for circle = (π a2
)/4
Area for ellipse = (π a b)/4
In case of noncircular tree
If only a is measured over
estimation of area
If only b is measured under
estimation of area
Therefore two dia are measured
46. Better way of measurement leading to less error
in area/volume calculation
Two diameters d1 & d2 for ellipse
One way – average the two dia and
then calculate area
Another way – calculate areas
separately and then average
Which will be better & why?
First is better as less error involved
in area calculation