Sumac's core business is the design and delivery of data collection programs that provide high quality field data to forest resource managers. This information is used to determine optimum yield curve development, wood supply modeling, and operational and silvicultural planning.

Our rigourously supervised field programs utilize state-of-the-art equipment and meticulous quality control processes to ensure precise and accurate measurements.

Growth and Yield

• Plot Reconnaissance and Location
• Plot Installation, Maintenance and Re-measurement
• Data Compilation and Analysis

Forest Resource Inventory and Timber Cruising

• Forest Resource Inventory
• Volumetric Surveys and Operational Cruising
• Continuous Forest Inventory
• Ecosystem Classification
• Aerial Photograph Interpretation

Silviculture

• Post Harvest Forest Operations Prescriptions
• Regeneration Condition Surveys
• Free to Grow Surveys
• Soil Site Surveys

Applied Research

• Forest Health
• Silvicultural Effectiveness
• Environmental Impacts
• Site Quality Monitoring