Forestland Inventory & Valuations

Our experienced and knowledgeable specialists actively engage in forest inventory projects ranging from timber cruising to forest planning models. Our staff has familiarity with Microsoft Access, FORSEE, Conifers, FPS, Remsoft, and ESRI computer software systems. The scope and scale of these services are tailored to provide the necessary information that cost-effectively meets our client’s needs. If you are considering establishing or updating the information about your timberland, please get in touch with us for a consultation and an estimate.

Inventory Services:

  • Inventory Photo

  • Timberland Valuation

  • Data Collection, Management, and Analysis

  • Growth and Yield Simulation

  • Forest Planning Models

Geographic Information System Mapping

W. M. Beaty & Associates understands the benefits of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology in forest management applications. We started using GIS in the early 1990s for timberland stratification and sample plot allocation. As GIS moved to the desktop, we began incorporating this technology to help manage our client’s land base. We use the Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) GIS software products and Trimble Navigation GPS receivers and software.

GIS Mapping Services:

  • GIS Database Development

  • GPS Mapping and Integration

  • Custom Mapping

  • Aerial Photo Interpretation and Mapping

  • Custom GIS Applications and Modeling

  • Large Format Printing

Sunset over Northern California mountains representing geographic information system mapping

Forest Carbon Modeling

Use growth and yield programs built with appropriate tree biomass and carbon equations to analyze and report forest carbon. Assist with developing forest carbon projects by delineating project areas, sampling, quantifying present, and projected biomass and carbon, working with verification bodies, and maintaining and reporting project records.

Expert Witness & Litigation Support

Our forestry expert witnesses can provide litigation support for permitting plans, conservation, forest policy, timber management, logging operations, forestry economics, and forest valuation services. We act on your behalf as a forestry expert witness in claims and lawsuits regarding timber trespass, damage, or other losses.