Determine the Age of a Tree

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−	Have you always wondered about the age of the giant tree in your backyard? If you don't know the date the tree was planted, measure its circumference to estimate its age. While less accurate, a measurement estimate is the easiest method. If it’s an evergreen, count its whorls, or rows of branches. Broadleaf trees produce whorls irregularly, so counting them is only practical for evergreens. Counting the rings yields the most accurate estimate, but you shouldn’t cut down a healthy tree just to determine its age. Instead, to count a living tree's rings, take a core sample using an increment borer.	+
		+	'''Estimating the age of a tree can be done pretty quickly and accurately by measuring certain characteristics.''' Depending on the type of tree, you can, for example, measure the circumference of the trunk, or count the rows of branches. The most accurate method, however, is counting the rings in the trunk, but this can only be done when a tree is cut, and you shouldn't chop down a healthy tree just to determine its age. Instead, try another method or a combination of methods to get an accurate estimate.
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