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How to measure a tree...

Robin Hood
in Ecology and the Environment

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... using only a stick.

 

 

And more tree "wisdom" from Markus at

 

  • 1 month later...

Indeed, Trig is great for measuring objects' heights.

 

I like the stick method. I have not encountered that one before, but it's a great way to estimate the height of a tree.

 

A rougher estimation can be obtained with absolutely no external instruments, just the body and brain. Can you figure out how? :)

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