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How are big trees measured?

The relative size of a tree is determined by the total number of points earned on the basis of three measurements:

CIRCUMFERENCE
or Girth in
INCHES
HEIGHT
in
FEET
CROWN SPREAD
in
FEET

CIRCUMFERENCE or GIRTH is measured at 4 1/2 feet above the ground at mid-slope. Circumference inches = circumference points.

The HEIGHT of the tree in feet = height points.

CROWN SPREAD in feet / 4 = crown points.

CIRCUMFERENCE
POINTS
+
HEIGHT
POINTS
+
CROWN
POINTS
=
TOTAL
POINTS

Detailed instructions for big tree measurements can be found at the Oregon Department of Forestry.

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