Bark Gauges for Forest Inventory and Timber Measurement
Bark thickness measurements are an important data point in forest research, timber volume calculations, and fire resistance assessment. CSP Forestry carries professional bark gauges — needle-style instruments designed to penetrate bark and measure its thickness accurately on standing trees. Bark gauge data is used in growth modeling, volume table adjustments, and assessing species-level fire resistance characteristics. These compact, rugged instruments are standard equipment for forest researchers and advanced timber cruisers.
Pair your bark gauge with a complete forest measurement kit including diameter tapes, increment borers, clinometers, and cruiser vests from CSP Forestry. We also carry bark scrapers and in-shaves for bark removal in timber processing applications. Browse our full forestry measurement and surveying supplies catalog.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a bark gauge used for in forestry?
Bark gauges measure the thickness of bark on standing trees. Bark thickness data is used in timber volume calculations (outside bark vs. inside bark diameter), fire resistance studies, and forest growth modeling.
How is a bark gauge used?
A bark gauge needle is pushed through the bark until it contacts the wood, then a sliding indicator marks the thickness reading. The process is fast, non-destructive, and pairs well with diameter tape measurements for complete outside-bark and inside-bark diameter data.
What other forest measurement tools do you carry?
We carry a full range of forest measurement tools including tree calipers, clinometers, angle gauges, densiometers, increment borers, and hypsometers.
Do you carry Haglof bark gauges?
Check our Haglof brand page and bark gauges collection for current availability. Haglof is one of the leading manufacturers of professional forest measurement instruments.
