Increment borer
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increment-borer-291-7086944
title:
Increment borer
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An increment borer is a specialized tool used to extract a section of wood tissue from a living tree with relatively minor injury to the plant itself. The tool consists of a handle, an auger bit and a small, half circular metal tray that fits into the auger bit; the last is usually manufactured from carbide steel. It is most often used by foresters, researchers and scientists to determine the age of a tree. This science is also called dendrochronology. The operation enables the user to count the
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Increment_borer
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2021-11-27T18:04:14Z
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