In addition to the tree measurement information presented in the Forestry Judging Contest Manual, here are some links to other references that may help you learn how to measure standing trees for their board-foot content.

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"How to Measure Trees Using a Tree Stick" by Mike Bolin, Univ. of Illinois

Official Reference for the Tree Measurement Contest

Click here to download a copy of the Illinois
4-H Forestry Judging Contest Tree Scale Stick

OTHER TREE MEASUREMENT REFERENCES

"Tree Measurement - Using a Biltmore
Stick" by Deborah Hill, Univ. of KY

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"Measuring Standing Trees and Logs"
Virginia Cooperative Extension

"How to Make and Use the Tree
Measuring Stick" by L. W. Fix, Purdue
University Extension Service

"Making a Tree Scale Stick", Mississippi
State University Extension Service