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This is a scale measurement that can be used by a forester or a novice enthusiast to estimate board foot. I actually remember using this in my ecology class to determine the board foot and the level of biomass within an ecosystem. Even though using this instrument is not as accurate as using a diameter tape and a clinometer, it would still be an interesting experiment to test the validity. An interesting history behind this instrument is that it is named for the Biltmore estate near Asheville, North Carolina. This is the birthplace of forestry in which the goal was to preserve the forest.
Click here to learn more about the Biltmore estate.
Click here for the link on how to make your own biltmore stick and on how to use it.
Thank you for your interesting post on the Biltmore Stick. They are great tools to give a quick estimate of potential timber.
ReplyDeleteI was unable to see anything on the link below your post. An error message appears on my screen. Perhaps it is just my computer.