Author Question: Explain why the height of a tree for sawtimber is measured in logs instead of feet. What will be ... (Read 90 times)

burchfield96 · **on:** Jul 21, 2018

Explain why the height of a tree for sawtimber is measured in logs instead of feet.

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Question 2

A rabbit ate all of the bark around the base of a young tree in a yard. What is that called? Why is the tree is almost
certain to die as a result?

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Joc · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The tree will be cut into logs before it is sawed into lumber. Thus, any extra length beyond that of the standard
log will not be usable for saw timber

Answer to Question 2

It is called girdling. The tree will die because the outer and inner bark have been removed and no food can get
from the leaves to the roots. The roots will die first then the rest of the tree will die.