AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR TIMBERLAND MANAGEMENT
Staying current in changing times is a large part of what we do at Southeast Forestlands. While we may prefer the good ol’ fashioned way of doing things, we also recognize the importance of utilizing every resource available for the success of your timberland. One such modern method we use on a day-to-day basis to support your forestry management program is drone technology. Southeast Forestlands has an FAA-licensed drone photographer to monitor and assess timber properties across Mississippi.
How are Drones Used in Forestry Management?
At Southeast Forestlands, we get a lot of questions about drone photography, the most common of which is, “How do drones assist in timber management?”
Southeast Forestlands utilizes an FAA-licensed drone photographer for aerial photography on timber properties. This enables us to monitor, assess, and manage timber resources rapidly. Drones can be incredibly useful for remote locations or land with hazardous conditions that make human accessibility impossible. There are numerous benefits to using aerial photography for timberland owners.
Timber Cruising
Taking inventory of your forest is a crucial component of any successful timber management system. Through LiDAR-equipped drones, we can estimate tree volume, height, and diameter accurately. At Southeast Forestlands we do not use this in place of good old-fashioned timber cruising. Rather, we use this as a strategy for streamlining the inventory and data-gathering processes so that we can present you with factual data that can help you make informed decisions.
Aerial Surveying & Mapping
With the use of our FAA-licensed drone, we are able to survey and map properties using LiDAR and high-resolution cameras. This assists us with boundary determination, precise mapping, easement solutions, and timber trespass issues.
Timber Stand Health Monitoring
With our precise and high-def aerial imagery, we are able to monitor the health of your forest from afar. While nothing can replace getting down in the forest and assessing it in person, the benefit of using aerial photography is the early detection of any signs of stress, disease, or infestations in your timber stand. This can direct us toward what areas may need attention and minimize losses through early warning signs.
Wildfire Monitoring
Wildfires pose a viable threat to forests. While we utilize prescribed burns and cuts to protect your timberland from the effects of uncontrolled wildfires, we cannot control hazardous fires. The use of drone photography can help identify areas of risk on your property and detect potential fires from afar which can help prepare and prevent sudden loss due to fire.
Remote Accessibility
As most timber property owners know, some areas on a big property are simply inaccessible. Drone photography can provide valuable information about these hard-to-reach spots, offering surveying, mapping, forest health, and timber inventory information in areas we would otherwise not be able to access.
Best Forestry Management Company Mississippi
Our team of certified drone pilots and FAA-licensed photographers provides comprehensive drone-based solutions for your timber property management. Using the latest drone technology, we collect accurate and reliable data. With this gathered information, we present our findings to you, offering a complete analysis of the reported data so that you can make fully informed decisions about your timber stand. From the perfect moment to harvest to detecting early warning signs of disease or infestations, drone technology ensures we are providing you with the very best forestry management available in Mississippi today. If you are looking to elevate your timberland management practices with the perfect blend of tradition and modernization, contact us at Southeast Forestlands today. We use the latest technology combined with decades of experience in forestry management to provide unparalleled timber sales and management. We’re awaiting your call!
