Dendrometer

Participants in the project, A Tree's Life, receive the dendrometer free in the mail in order to complete the study.

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You can buy this tool from A Tree's Life. The anticipated price range is No cost.

About this tool
Description

The plastic dendrometer is installed on a tree at breast height and functions like a tape measurer to determine circumference. Since it is attached with a spring, the dendrometer automatically adjusts as the tree grows.


designed for use on tree trunks with a diameter between 6"-11".
Used by these projects A Tree's Life, Sugar Searchers
Ideal Age Group Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors
Training Learning materials are available online.
Use considerations Assembly is required. Callibration is required. This tool relies on lab processing. This tool require consumable materials (e.g. batteries, light bulbs, etc.).
Expected lifetime Should last a few weeks
Topics Nature & Outdoors, Ecology & Environment
Tool updated June 25, 2017, 12:01 p.m.