The basal area of trees is determined by the trunk size, not the root size. Mu'tamid is correct in this scenario.
Missy and Mu'tamid are discussing the basal area of trees. Basal area is the cross-sectional area of all woody stems at 1.3m above ground and is a measure of tree dominance on a site.
When estimating basal area, the size of the trunk is considered, not the roots. Therefore, Mu'tamid is correct as the second tree, with a larger trunk, will likely have a larger basal area.
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