Biometrics
Tree inventory should be dynamic
Technological advancements allow us to provide accurate inventory analysis as well as growth and merchandizing solutions. We have several biometricians on staff who develop and maintain growth and yield solutions for multiple data management systems. We also leverage membership in multiple research cooperatives.
Our Approach
Proactive care for your timberland.
American Forest Management’s Biometrics Team performs inventory design and recommendations, yield projections, product merchandizing, and other inventory analyses. Since 2016, our specialists have been utilizing LiDAR-derived inventory and surface products for over 1.5 million acres of managed timberland. We have used this information to improve resource management and planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
AFM's Biometrics Team performs inventory design and recommendations, yield projections, product merchandization, and other inventory analyses. The goal is to give landowners and managers an accurate, up-to-date picture of their timber resource so they can make well-informed management decisions.
Technological advancements allow AFM to provide accurate inventory analysis along with growth and merchandizing solutions. The team treats tree inventory as a dynamic resource rather than a static snapshot, meaning data is regularly updated to reflect real-world changes in the forest.
Yes, AFM has several biometricians on staff who develop and maintain growth and yield solutions for multiple data management systems. This in-house expertise means clients have direct access to specialists rather than relying solely on outside consultants.
In addition to its in-house team, AFM leverages membership in multiple research cooperatives. This keeps the team connected to the latest forestry science and allows them to apply current research findings to their growth and yield modeling work.
AFM's biometric services can deliver inventory design and recommendations, yield projections, and product merchandization analyses, among other inventory studies. These outputs are intended to help landowners understand both the current value of their timber and how it is likely to grow and change over time.