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Increment Borer

An increment borer is used to determine the age of a tree.  The borer is compact so it can fit into a pocket of the vest and is easily assembled.
 
 

After boring into a tree,...

 
  

a forester removes a core...

and counts the growth rings - just as you would on a tree stump.