Fixed area plot sample measurements are taken so that they are a fraction of the entire timber stand.
In the late 19th century, these virgin timber stands were "among the most sought after timber trees in the country."
The visitors are consuming some of our best timber stands and the building industry will suffer.
There were places for three hundred guests, an open space for the dancing, a raised timber stand hung with flags for the band.
Even that level could not be achieved without Forest Service investment in marginal timber stands.
Originally, the coves and moist slopes of the Valley were covered with fine timber stands, notably including black walnut.
Four hundred Turns ago, such timber stands had not existed, were not permitted to grow.
Burnings take place as well to improve the timber stand and produce native wildlife foods, another area of study.
Within the 6 million-acre park, 3.5 million acres, including many commercial timber stands, are privately owned.
Peach orchards were cut down to make room for timber stands.