HINTS ON CRUISING. 



Where timber is small and dense and 

 rapid cruise is desired, apply "Averaging 

 System." Run twice through each forty 

 acres, count all trees on 8 acres as you go, 

 base estimates on the average acre. If for 

 example, the S. W. i of the S. W. of a 

 Section is to be examined, pace East one tally 

 (20 rods) from S. W. corner of Section, thence 

 run North. Have Compassman call out 

 each tally (20 rods); the Cruiser will judge as 

 accurately as possible by sight an 8 rods 

 strip, run through center of strip, counting 

 all trees 4 rods each side of him. (4 rods 

 equals 12k paces). In counting or tabu- 

 lating your trees as found, of course, due 

 regard must be given noticeable defects in 

 considering Heights and Diameters and pro- 

 per allowance made therefor. Class the 

 kinds of timber separately. It is very im- 

 portant to the owner to note streams, and 

 prominent topographical features even in a 

 rapid examination. At three tallies North 

 (60 rods), run east one tally (20 rods); then 

 you will have counted all the trees on four 

 acres. (Check average acre and other ob- 

 servations made of the West half, etc.). 

 Continue run one tally further East, thence 

 South 3 tallies, you will be proceeding through 

 East half of the 40 acres to Section Line. 

 Tabulating the trees as you go or counting 

 and booking the total results found, when 

 you have finished this run. Therefore, hav- 

 ing examined carefully the 8 acres you then 

 have gained the knowledge of stand per acre. 

 Assuming the timber on the 40 acres is equal- 

 ly dense, then 40, multiplied by the average 

 acre gained is the total stand, of course, due 

 allowance and j udgment must be used for bare 

 spots, light stands, burns, etc. 



NOTE Whenever the term "Pace" 

 appears, it means two steps or 64 inches. 



A Close Cruise. 



Run 5 times through each 40 acres, count 

 all trees on each 2 acres as you go, booking 

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