Timber Cruising, Appraisals and FOrest Inventory
Timber Cruising and Appraisals
A professional timber cruise provides the landowner with a statistically sound estimate of the quantity, quality, and consequently value of the timber present in a forested stand. During a timber cruise, individual trees are measured with a cruising strategy selected based on individual site characteristics. Our experienced cruisers will accurately measure and document the amount and quality of timber present on your property. Every Roots Forestry cruise includes a professionally written summary, detailed cruise reports, and a custom GIS map of your ownership.
Whether you're interested in exploring timber revenue opportunities, protecting yourself through the timber harvest process, or documenting the value of your forested parcel, a professional cruise will provide you with invaluable information. Roots Forestry regularly performs timber cruises in a variety of settings, including:
• Private and industrial stands
• Timber being offered through public auction
• Timber trespass
• Timber damage claims
• Timber valuation based on current log prices
• Timber marketing
• Timber appraisal
Cruising Equipment
• Garmin GPS device
• Relaskop
• Trimble handheld field computer
• Laser rangefinder
• Compass
• 50-75-foot Spencer logger's tape
• Increment borer
Cruise Reports
• Species, Sort Grade – Board Foot Volumes
• Project Statistics
• Species Summary – Trees, Logs, Tons, CCF, MBF
• Log Stock Table – MBF Report
• Stand Table Summary Report
• Timber Value Analysis Report
Forest Inventory
Find out the composition, health, and stocking levels of your forest.
