14. Measurement of trees to be cut
All trees exceeding 5 feet in girth to be cut under any licence granted under these Rules on which royalty is calculated according to their girth measurements shall be measured at height of 4 feet 3 inches from the ground. However, if the tree has large buttresses its girth may be measured at such height from the ground not exceeding 8 feet as represents the junction of the top of the buttresses with the trunk, and a note to that effect must be made on the licence form. Trees of less than 5 feet in girth shall be measured for the calculation of royalty at such lesser height from the ground at which they are to be cut. In all cases where trees are to be cut at a height less than 4 feet 3 inches from the ground, the forest ranger shall make a check measurement at a point below that at which the tree is to be cut, and shall record such measurement on the licence.