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       CODE: 459.387-010 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): CRUISER (forestry; logging) alternate titles: timber cruiser
Cruises forest land to estimate volume of marketable timber and collect data concerning forest
conditions for appraisal, sales, administration, logging, land use, and forest management planning:
Traverses forest area on foot in established pattern and applies sampling technique. Sights over
scale stick to estimate height and diameter of each tree in sample. Estimates loss of marketable
volume due to defects, such as rot and bends in tree, and computes quantity of usable wood in each
tree. Logs cruise data and prepares summary report of timber types, sizes, condition, and
outstanding features of area, such as existing roads, streams, lakes, and communication facilities.
May mark trees with spray paint to denote trail, boundary, or for cutting. May be designated Chief
Cruiser (forestry) when leading a crew.
GOE: 03.02.02 STRENGTH: M GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 73099D Cruisers
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