LiDAR Surveys for Forest Management
Penetrate forest canopy to generate bare-earth terrain and canopy height models. Support timber inventory, biomass estimation, and fire management planning.
LiDAR Drone Surveying & Mapping Use Cases for Forestry & Timber
How forestry & timber organizations use our lidar drone surveying & mapping services
Timber inventory
Canopy height modeling
Terrain mapping
Wildfire risk
Watershed analysis
Benefits for Forestry & Timber
LiDAR penetrates vegetation to reveal true ground elevation — critical for surveying projects in forested and vegetated areas.
- Penetrate dense canopy
- Bare-earth terrain
- Biomass estimation
- Fire risk mapping
- Watershed data
ROI: LiDAR forest surveys provide 10x more data than field sampling.
Equipment & Technology
- DJI Zenmuse L3
- ROCK R3 Pro V2
- DJI Matrice 350 RTK
- Emlid RS4
Deliverables
- Classified Point Cloud (LAS)
- DTM/DSM
- Contour Maps
- Cross Sections
- Intensity Images
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about lidar drone surveying & mapping for forestry & timber
When should I use LiDAR over photogrammetry?
Use LiDAR when you need bare-earth terrain under vegetation, or consistent accuracy regardless of surface texture.
How dense is the point cloud?
We capture 200-400 points per square meter, allowing detailed feature extraction.
Can you classify vegetation layers?
Yes, we provide multi-layer vegetation classification per ASPRS standards.
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