How to Measure a Tree
How are the Total Points calculated?
Trunk Circumference (inches) + Height (feet) + ¼ Crown Spread (feet) = Total Points
How To Nominate a Potential Champ - Do you know of a really BIG TREE?
You can nominate a tree to be listed on Maine’s Register of Big Trees.
Write a nomination letter with the following information:
Include the correct name of the species or variety. If you need help with identification, call your local Forest Service or Extension office.
Circumference of the tree in inches at 4½ feet above the ground. If there is a growth or branch at this point, measure the narrowest point below 4½ feet.