Projects
Woodward Forestry has completed several large-scale timber inventory projects for large industrial landowners. These projects have included managing personnel and implementing quality control protocols to ensure that data is accurate and delivered in a reasonably efficient manner.
Woodward Forestry has successfully completed many pre-sale timber cruises for large industrial landowners, the State of Oregon, and several small forest owners.
We have also prepared numerous timber sales for both large industrial and small non-industrial landowners. This work has included identifying Oregon Forest Practices and compliance issues, negotiating the application process, and developing the harvest plan.
Timber Appraisels
- Develop goals and objectives with landowner.
- Establish a plan for conducting field work for the timber cruise.
- Accurately measure the quantity and quality of existing viable timber.
- Advise landowner of forest practice rules required by the State of Oregon Department of Forestry for timber management and harvesting.
- Provide the landowner with a comprehensive and detailed appraisal report.
Timber Harvest Administration
Work with landowner to establish overall goals and objectives.
Assist landowner in developing a pre-operational, operational, and post-harvest or long-term management plan that includes (but is not limited to) the following general steps:
- Develop a written plan based on the landowner's goals and objectives.
- Conduct a timber cruise to assess inventory quantity and quality.
- Identify reforestation needs.
- Establish inspection schedules.
- Hire logging contractors.
- Prepare subcontractor contracts.
- Supervise harvesting.
- Monitor and ensure process and quality control.
- Provide administrative oversight for payment of goods and services.
Timber Management Plans
Writing a management plan takes time and effort. It requires defining your vision and purpose for management, as well as knowing your property: its physical characteristics and its biological potential. A forestry consultant can help you develop a comprehensive plan based on your goals and objectives.
Funding may be available from various agencies to offset the cost of hiring a consultant to develop a plan for you. Woodward Forestry can assist in recommending currently available resources.
Common elements to include in your management plan are:
- Introduction.
- Maps and photos.
- Goals and objectives.
- Resource descriptions.
- Management recommendations and timeline.
- Recordkeeping.
