What is Basal Area?
A tree's basal area is the cross-sectional area of the stem at 4½ feet above ground — breast height. Foresters report basal area as either square feet per tree or square feet per acre.
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A tree's basal area is the cross-sectional area of the stem at 4½ feet above ground — breast height. Foresters report basal area as either square feet per tree or square feet per acre.