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Forest Inventory

Custom solutions built on quality analysis.

American Forest Management employs a group of inventory specialists devoted to designing, conducting, and analyzing timber inventories. Our experts utilize an array of inventory software to collect, process and summarize timber cruise data.

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Our Approach

Where regional expertise meets technical knowledge.

AFM’s depth of resources allows us to be responsive to the needs of a wide range of clients. Given our presence around the country, we are uniquely qualified to bring region-specific knowledge to a diversity of forest types. AFM conducts many types of inventories for our clients including acquisition/disposition (due diligence), periodic management, stand development/age-based, timber sale, post-thinning, carbon, and third-party auditing. We routinely conduct internal process audits for data quality control. This is based on our belief that the quality of a forest inventory is as or more important than the quantity of data collected. AFM’s experience, depth, systems, and technical knowledge allows to provide that quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • A forest inventory is a systematic assessment designed to ensure that you, as a landowner, know the timber volumes and values on your property. Having accurate inventory data helps you make informed decisions about managing, selling, or investing in your forest assets.

  • American Forest Management employs a group of inventory specialists devoted to designing, conducting, and analyzing timber inventories. Their experts use an array of inventory software to collect, process, and summarize timber cruise data, providing you with a thorough picture of your timber resources.

  • AFM has a dedicated team of inventory specialists focused solely on this discipline. These professionals handle every stage of the process, from designing the inventory approach to conducting fieldwork and delivering final analysis and summaries.

  • AFM collects timber cruise data in the field, then uses inventory software to process and summarize that information. The end result gives landowners a clear understanding of the volume and value of the timber on their land.

  • Yes. AFM describes its service as offering custom solutions built on quality analysis, meaning the inventory is tailored to address the particular characteristics and goals of your property rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.