Track Record
Forest carbon analytics, remote sensing, and geospatial data systems since 2004.
Key milestones:
- Developed proprietary systematic national-scale analysis of forest carbon offset opportunities across the United States at 250m spatial resolution
- Co-author, VCS Tool for measuring forest biomass using remote sensing (2015)
- Multiple LiDAR-based methodologies for precision timber inventory
- Design lead, Sacramento River Watershed Information Library
- First LiDAR-based inventory under California’s Compliance Offset Protocol (180,000 acres)
$500M+ in climate and timberland investments supported through technical due diligence, carbon verification, and valuation analysis.
Leadership
Dr. Peter W. Tittmann, Founder & Principal
Geographer with 20+ years experience in forestry, energy, and carbon markets. Integrated methodologies combining geodata, remote sensing, and optimization modeling.
Previous:
- Senior Sustainable Biomass Scientist, Carbon Direct. Technical review of biomass carbon removal projects globally. Chaired W3C BOOST Community Group developing biomass supply chain traceability standards.
- Associate Director, Investment Analytics, New Forests (~10 years). Led analytics team supporting $500M+ timberland investment portfolio. Developed LiDAR-based inventory methodologies, deployed ML models for forest measurement, designed optimization frameworks for timber valuation and ecosystem service quantification.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Geography, UC Davis (2011) — Dissertation: Aerial Laser Scanning: Applications for Forest Biomass Management
- Business Development Fellowship, UC Davis Graduate School of Management
- B.A. in Environmental Studies, UC Santa Cruz (1999)
Key Contributions:
- Chair, W3C BOOST Community Group (biomass traceability standards)
- Co-author, VCS Tool for measuring forest biomass using remote sensing (2015)
- Interdisciplinary scholarship, multiple peer-reviewed publications
- Led analytics supporting $500M+ in timberland investments
Advisory Board
- Tim Robards, PhD — President, TYLD Corp | Former CAL FIRE | Carbon offsets and forest biometrics
- Matthew D. Potts, PhD — S.J. Hall Chair in Forestry Economics, UC Berkeley | Chief Science Officer, Carbon Direct
- Tad Mason — CEO, TSS Consultants | 43+ years in natural resources management and biomass utilization
- Bruce Goines — Retired U.S. Forest Service | Fire management specialist with 40+ years experience
- John Nickerson — Owner, Dogwood Springs Forestry | California Registered Professional Forester | Former VP Forestry, Climate Action Reserve
Our Approach
Independent analysis.
- Peer-reviewed methods applied to commercial problems
- Remote sensing, economics, and forest science integrated where needed
- 20 years translating research into operational tools
Why Work with Arbos
- Track Record: VCS tool co-author; broad domain expertise; technical rigor.
- Investment Experience: $500M+ in climate and timberland deals supported
- Technical Depth: PhD + 20 years operational experience