Client Solutions Overview

Arbos provides specialized analytical support across the forest carbon value chain, from investment due diligence to project verification, policy design, and research advancement.

Domain-Focused Expertise

Each service area addresses specific technical challenges requiring integration of forestry, remote sensing, carbon accounting, and geospatial analytics. Our approach combines academic rigor with operational experience, drawing on 15+ years supporting climate investments, carbon offset projects, and forest management decisions.

Solutions by Focus Area

Forest Carbon Investment Due Diligence

Comprehensive analysis for institutional investors evaluating timberland and forest carbon acquisitions. Technical assessment of carbon accounting methodologies, wildfire risk quantification, and portfolio optimization frameworks. Experience supporting over $500M in climate and timberland investments.

For: Climate funds, TIMOs, pension funds, investment analysts

Carbon Offset Project Development & Verification

Technical consulting for forest carbon offset and BiCRS project developers, from feasibility assessment through verification and credit issuance. Author of VCS methodology for forest biomass measurement using remote sensing. Implementation of first LiDAR-based inventory under California compliance protocol.

For: Carbon project developers, forest owners, BiCRS companies

Timberland Analytics & Wildfire Risk

LiDAR-based forest inventory, wildfire risk modeling, and geospatial decision support for forest managers. Integration of timber production, ecosystem services, and risk management objectives. Development of spatial optimization frameworks for multi-objective management.

For: Timberland owners, tribal forestry, conservation organizations

Biomass Carbon Removal Validation

Independent technical assessment of biomass-based carbon removal technologies and supply chain traceability systems. Chair of W3C BOOST standards development. Senior Sustainable Biomass Scientist at Carbon Direct conducting global BiCRS project reviews.

For: Climate tech companies, CDR developers, investors

Forest Carbon Policy & Program Support

Technical analysis and stakeholder facilitation for government agencies developing forest carbon programs or biomass utilization policies. Design lead for Sacramento River watershed geographic data library. Legislative support including contributions to California SB1122.

For: Government agencies, tribal governments, policy organizations

Research Partnerships & Methodology Development

Collaborative research and methodology co-development with universities and standards bodies. 30+ peer-reviewed publications on forest carbon, remote sensing, and supply chain optimization. Experience translating research into verified carbon accounting protocols.

For: Universities, standards bodies, research consortia

Technical Foundation

Arbos capabilities integrate:

Remote Sensing & LiDAR: Implementation of forest measurement systems meeting carbon verification standards, including novel tree detection algorithms and machine learning for species classification
Carbon Accounting: Methodology development under VCS, CAR, and compliance protocols, with experience in MRV system design and additionality frameworks
Geospatial Analytics: Landscape-scale spatial analysis, wildfire risk modeling, and optimization frameworks for resource allocation
Investment Analytics: Portfolio optimization, valuation frameworks, and risk assessment using operations research methods

Engagement Approach

Projects typically begin with assessment of technical requirements and analytical objectives, followed by scoped analysis drawing on relevant methodologies and datasets. Work products include technical reports, geospatial deliverables, optimization frameworks, and decision support tools.

Arbos maintains independence in all engagements, allowing service to project developers, investors, or third-party reviewers depending on project needs and conflict-of-interest considerations.

Credentials

PhD in Geography, UC Davis (Dissertation: Aerial Laser Scanning for Forest Biomass Management)
Author of VCS methodology for forest biomass measurement using remote sensing
Chair, W3C BOOST Community Group for biomass tracking standards
30+ peer-reviewed publications in forest science and remote sensing journals
Led analytics team supporting $500M+ in timberland investments
Senior Sustainable Biomass Scientist, Carbon Direct (2023-present)