Trees per acre, also known as TPA, is one of the most important metrics for determining the timber density of a forest, particularly in softwood silviculture. Luckily, it is also one of the easiest metrics to measure. To calculate trees per acre, simply use a fixed radius plot to count trees within a given area…
Proper estimation of volume is an integral part of forest management, and when forestry is done on a small scale, it can help to look at volume on a per tree basis instead of a larger per acre basis. So how many cords of wood are in a tree? Obviously, the number varies drastically, but…
Paramount to any forester or timberland owner is the question of how fast forests grow. In the United States, an acre of forest land grows approximately .59 cords of wood per year. However, understanding forest growth rates is fundamental to sustainable forestry management, timberland investment, and carbon sequestration planning. Whether you’re a professional forester, a…