Redwood Region. A windfall on Bull Creek, near Dyerville, Humboldt County, California. Had been on ground many years; split into products by Mr. Skiffington in 1929. 1435 years growth at butt cut 15' above ground line; 12' diameter at butt cut. Very few fire scars at butt cut. W. G. Corbitt in picture. Total length 325' found, plus top. Length 222' to first break. Diameter 72". Diameter at 141' - 85". Length used 162'. Produced 108,450 shakes, 14,500 36" shakes. Vol. of 162' = 85740 board feet. Scale of products 53542; rot 17240; slabs and waste 14958 ft. E. Fritz, June 1929
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Location: average distance Identification: exact ground location unclear, appears unknowable One person present, name known
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Identifier
fritz_metcalf-5419
Subject
Wind-thrown timber - Utilization Persons - Corbitt, W. G Trees - Trunks Forest products Sequoia sempervirens - Windfalls Sequoia sempervirens - Utilization Forest products - Shakes Sequoia sempervirens Humboldt County
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