A stand for supporting one end of an elongate structural member, such as a
utility pole, a distance off of the ground includes first and second
pairs of legs and a cradle configured to engage a circumference of the
elongate structural member. The first and second pairs of legs are
movable relative to one another, from a nested configuration to a working
configuration. In the nested configuration, the second legs are
positioned generally between the first legs so that the stand has a
generally flat profile that is convenient for storage and transporting
the stand to a work site. The legs can be moved to the working
configuration when it is desired to support a utility pole or other
elongate structural member thereon.