1000 HOUR TIME-LAG SAMPLING |
STEP 1:
| One thousand hour samples are taken from trees that are on a south or southwest aspect . The branch from the tree that is being sampled needs to be between three and eight inches in diameter. Samples should only be collected from trees that have been dead for at least three years, but are not beginning to rot. SAMPLES SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN IF IT HAS RAINED WITHIN THE LAST 24 HOURS. |
STEP 2:
| Take ten random samples from different branches of the correct size on the sample site (Use a bow saw to take the samples, do not use a chainsaw). Make the first cut to remove the portion of the log that has been exposed to the air. Then cut a sample that is no more than 1/4 of an inch thick. |
STEP 3:
| After taking each sample place it in a zip lock bag and seal it completely. A total of ten samples need to be taken. To insure a random sample, take the samples from different trees. After taking ten samples use the belt weather kit to take weather readings, and then fill out the information sheet. Place the samples in the appropriate container and send the samples as well as information sheet back to the lab for processing. Please allow a few days for the samples to be analyzed and for the information to be posted to the Internet. |
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