Basal area is a measure of forest density that accounts for the size of the trees. The higher the basal area in a forest, the higher the density of tree cover. Basal area is important to Best Management Practices because Streamside Management Zones (SMZs) need to have at least a minimum basal area of 50 square feet evenly distributed across their area to properly protect perennial and intermittent streams. In order to determine the basal area of a stand you first need to know the basal area formula. Do you know what it is? (Hint look in the “How to Calculate Basal Area” section of the BMP handbook)Click on "comments" below and post your answers.
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