Dendrochronology for CO2 accounting

[devind]

Bob,

Do you know if anyone has gone measuring in Cook Forest recently? From what I remember seeing on the database that appears to now be down the most recent measurements were from the early 2010s. LiDAR info from 2019 provided by Mark Graham shows heights of up to 175 feet for Cook Forest so I think updated measurements are needed.

I try and visit Cook at least once a year if possible. I currently do not have a laser rangefinder but I am currently at Penn State in their Forest Biology program so I'll need measuring equipment by next semester. However, it appears that they use the clinometer/tape measure method rather than using laser rangefinders. I wonder if I'd be allowed to purchase a laser rangefinder in lieu of a clinometer. Back to the point, I am doing a land use project for one of my classes and I chose an area including Cook Forest and I have to head up there for the project. If I get the measuring equipment before I head up I'd be happy to do some measuring (although I'm unsure of how accurate I'd be).

Devin

[MikeK]

I hope Bob is doing OK - he said he had Covid and hasn't responded since the end of January...

[devind]

That's not good.. I hope he is doing alright as well.

[ElijahW]

Devid,

For anything having to do with Cook Forest, Dale Luthringer is your man. He is very familiar with the park and all of its significant trees. He is member on here and you should be able to message or email him directly. A group of us had plans to do a comprehensive White Pine survey in late 2019, but had to postpone due to weather. A rescheduled meetup in Spring 2020 was canceled for reasons related to the ‘rona. I agree with you that Cook Forest really could use a closer look - maybe you are the one to do it.

Elijah