Planning & Research

Strategic Consulting

The strategic planning department at IFS is a small group of senior foresters specializing in a diverse range of forest issues. Fiber supply projections, forest tenure applications and geo-spatial inventory analysis comprise the mainstay of projects that are tackled on a yearly basis. Other assignments include:

• Forest Estate Modeling using Remsoft's Spatial Planning System (Woodstock/Stanley)
• Feasibility Studies for Manufacturing Opportunities
• Recreation Inventory and Analysis
• Delivered Fiber Cost Modeling
• Economic Analysis
• Sawmill Yield and Throughput Analysis
• Biodiversity Assessments
• Mountain Pine Beetle Impact Analysis
• Forest Health Strategies

The planning department is very familiar with the issues and opportunities surrounding management of the B.C. forest estate. Inquiries regarding the services listed above can be directed to Rob Schuetz, RPF.

Silviculture Research

The IFS Silviculture Research Department conducts Silviculture Trials and Research as well as extension and training. Our expertise is in all aspects of seedling regeneration and growth analysis, vegetation management, and nutrient dynamic in a wide range of forest harvesting systems.

For more information regarding our Silviculture Research service, contact Andrea Eastham, P.Ag., M.Sc.