Forest Inventory & Timber Management Consulting
Operational forestry consulting for timberland owners and forest managers, integrating traditional forestry practices with modern analytical tools.
Field Inventory Design
Development of statistically sound forest inventory systems:
- Plot-based sampling design and stratification
- Cruise methodology selection (fixed-area, variable-radius, line-intercept)
- Sample intensity determination and cost optimization
- Field protocol development and crew training
- Quality control procedures and measurement standards
- Integration of traditional cruise with remote sensing validation
Growth & Yield Modeling
Stand projection and volume estimation for management planning:
- Individual tree and stand-level growth models
- Volume equations and taper functions for local species
- Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS) parameterization
- Stand density management diagrams
- Yield table development and calibration
- Long-term timber supply forecasting
Inventory Management
Forest inventory data systems and accounting:
- Harvest depletion tracking and inventory reconciliation
- Salvage and fire loss accounting
- Inventory data management system design
- Stand delineation and stratification refinement
- Database architecture for multi-year inventories
- Integration with GIS and remote sensing updates
Operational Planning
Harvest scheduling and tactical forest management:
- Harvest scheduling optimization across ownership
- Treatment prescription development
- Road network planning and access analysis
- Operational constraints integration (equipment, markets, regulations)
- Multi-year harvest flow modeling
- Sustainable harvest level determination
Forest Mapping
Geospatial products for forest management:
- Stand delineation from aerial imagery and field reconnaissance
- Harvest unit mapping and boundary marking support
- Habitat mapping for wildlife management planning
- Stand condition mapping (stocking, health, fire hazard)
- Forest type and age class mapping
- Ownership and regulatory boundary integration
Remote Sensing for Forest Management
Application of remote sensing to operational forestry:
- Forest cover change detection between inventory cycles
- Wildfire loss assessment and salvage planning
- Inventory updating using satellite and LiDAR data
- Harvest verification and compliance monitoring
- Regeneration success assessment
- Forest health monitoring for pest and disease outbreaks
Integration with Carbon & Investment Goals
Forestry consulting supporting climate objectives:
- Forest inventory meeting carbon offset protocol requirements
- Growth modeling for carbon credit forecasting
- Harvest planning optimizing timber and carbon revenues
- Due diligence support for timberland acquisitions
- Forest management plans addressing ecosystem services
- Technical coordination between foresters and carbon project developers
Contact us to discuss your forestry and forest management needs.