Can somebody help?

[PlayaVerde]

My sister-in-law lives in South America and works in forestation (mostly eucalyptus). She will be coming to America in July and is interested in buying tree measuring equipment (both diameter and height). Does anybody know where I can but these tools in the Grand Rapids, Michigan or Chicago areas?
I would very much appreciate any help you can give me by emailing me at [email protected]

Thanks again,
Ed

 

[Treeman14]

Try Terra Tech, a mail-order company located in Oregon. Website is www.terratech.net
I don't know if there are any local suppliers near you.

 

[treeclimber165]

You can check with Sherrill Arborist Supply, but I don't have a current catologue to see what they have in the way of tree measuring equipment. They not only sponsor this site (link at the top of the page), but I have done business with them for over 6 years and they have always been honorable.

 

[Dave]

I keep my Sherrill catalog folded up in my back pocket at all times They do have a height gauge ( cheap at $12 ) I didn't see anything for diameter.

 

[Treebeard]

:angel: Forestry Supply, Inc at website www.forestry-suppliers.com & Ben Meadows Co at www.benmeadows.com have both height & diameter measuring tools.

 

[Deere John]

For measuring height, I would highly recommend a Suunto brand clinometer - in percent and metric scales. Can't go wrong, and so many uses.

For diameter, the sky's the limit. Parabolic calipers are fast, one hand, regular calipers are fine too, but take two hands, and diameter tapes should be a must for someone doing work in research or permanent sample plot maintenance.

Age can be measured with an increment bore - pretty dramatic rings I bet in euc.

Buy good quality, and she'll never regret it.