Foresters calculate this metric to determine the harvestable timber volume produced over a specific rotation period. It is usually expressed in cubic meters, board feet, or tons per acre. Accurate projections help managers balance harvesting rates with natural growth to ensure long-term sustainability and profitability.
The cruise indicates a projected yield of forty thousand board feet per acre for that second-growth pine stand.
Also heard as
- timber yield
- harvest volume
Related terms
Cruise
To survey a forest stand to estimate the volume, species composition, and quality of timber.
Mensuration
The mathematical science of measuring forest stands to determine volume, growth, and health.
Rotation time
The planned number of years between the establishment of a tree crop and its final harvest.
Stand
A contiguous group of trees uniform enough to be managed as a single unit.