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Woodlot Boundaries
Prepared by W.H. Livingston
August 2014
Boundary Lines for the Tanglewood Woodlot
It is important to observe if property lines and clearly marked for a woodlot. Therefore, one of the first tasks
for woodlot management is to walk the boundary lines. Use the deed description to find corners and
description of the boundaries. To do this, you’ll need to:
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Use a compass to find the approximate azimuth of the boundary as stated in the description.
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Pace the distance from the initial boundary corner so that you’ll have an idea as to when the next
boundary corner should appear.
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Make notes as to the forest type present on the site.
Measure the azimuths and distances of the Tanglewood Woodlot based on the deed description:
“Beginning at the intersection of Forest Loop Trail and Turner Falls Trail, proceed Northeasterly along
the Turner Falls Trail approximately 1,500 feet until the Ducktrap River. Thence proceed
Northwesterly along said river approximately 600 feet, thence proceed Southwesterly approximately
1,200 feet until the Forest Loop Trail. Thence proceed Southeasterly along the trail approximately
800 ft until returning to the beginning Contains approximately 16 acres.”
Each corner is marked by a PVC pipe.
Record your measures (azmuth and distance) and notes in the attached table.
1) A line refers to each segment along the property line.
a) Enter the line label, azimuth, and distance for each time you pace a distance.
b) Use the same line label, e.g., T1-T2, as long as you have the same bearing.
c) When you reach a corner, enter in “TOTAL for line A” and sum the distances for that line and enter
the value in the “Distance” column.
2) Set the next heading and start using “T2-T3” for the next line label.
3) Continue the process until you end up at where you started.
4) Note: Convert bearings to azimuths (e.g., S 37 W = 180+37 = 217º).
5) Notes can indicate how the boundary is marked (cleared trail, “blazed” trees, pipes) and the forest type
at that location. Take notes about every 200 feet about the stand type (next page).
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Ducktrap
River Trail
SH3A/
S1B
3.2 ac
HS3A/
S1B
4.8 ac
Connector
Trail from
Soccer Field
H3A/
S1B
5.4 ac
HS3A/
S1B
2.6 ac
Forest Loop Trail
Turner Falls Trail
1 inch = 200 ft / 16 acres total
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August 2014
Crew: _________________________________________ Record your measures of the boundaries
Line
Corner
__ to __
Azimuth
Distance (feet)
Notes (every 200 ft)
(# paces /
# paces in 66 ft) X
66=
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Line
Azimuth
Distances (feet)
Notes
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Crew: _________________________________________
After completing the walk around the property, complete the following table with the values you measured.
Line
Approximate
Azimuth
Paced Distance
Actual Distance
% error=100X
((ActualPaced)/Actual)
T1 to T2
T2 to T3
T3 to T4
T4 to T1
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Side
Distance in Feet
(240’ per inch)
Azimuth to True North
Azimuth to Magnetic North
(16ºW declination)
T1 to T2
T2 to T3
1478’
544’
35°
303°
51°
319°
T3 to T4
T4 to T1
1151’
745’
216°
124°
232°
140°
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