Project List - D.R. systems inc.
Sustainable Forest Management Modeling of the Tolt River Watershed for the Seattle Public Utilities.
In cooperation with Malcolm Pirnie Inc., D.R. systems is providing the ongoing expertise and modeling software for developing and evaluating alternatives for the development of long-term, sustainable, multi-resource management plans for the Tolt River Watershed managed by the Seattle Public Utilities.
Vegetation Modelling Project (Western Oregon Plan Revisions)
Bureau of Land Management, Eugene, Oregon.
DRS is providing the ongoing technical expertise and modelling software for developing and evaluating alternatives for the development of long-term, sustainable, multi-resource forest management plans on approximately 2.5 million acres (approximately 1 million hectares) of Federal Trust Lands throughout western Oregon. The results of this analysis will be used to compare alternative management strategies for western Oregon and will be the basis for the selection of the preferred alternative and the development of the Western Oregon Environment Impact Statement for those alternatives.
Sustainable Forest Management Harvest Calculations
Washington State Department of Natural Resources, Olympia, Washington
DRS is providing ongoing technical expertise and modelling software for developing and evaluating alternatives for the development of long-term, sustainable, multi-resource forest management plans on approximately 1.4 million acres (approximately 849,000 ha) of Washington State Trust Lands. The project objectives included the calculation and determination of a new sustainable timber harvest level and an associated management plan which met in a balanced way all resource objectives, met all DNR policies, all federal and state laws, and maximized revenues for use in public education and other public uses as identified by the State Trust mandates. The project involved extensive public review and input as part of the alternatives and environmental evaluation process and resulted in an approved, sustainable increase in net revenues of approximately 50% to the trusts (>$50 million US/year) while providing superior wildlife habitat, improved riparian resource protection and meeting all legal and policy requirements.
TFL 52 Analysis of Inventory Monitoring Plots
West Fraser Mills Ltd, Quesnel, BC
DRS completed a field check, compilation, analysis and documentation of the West Fraser Analysis of Inventory Monitoring Plots Remeasurement on TFL 52. The focus of this project was to identify significant differences between the actual and projected stand attributes, and recommended changes to the field sampling procedures that will ensure continued confidence in Wet Fraser Mills Ltd.’s growth and yield program.
Community Forests Timber Supply Analysis
Ministry of Forests and Range, Nanaimo, BC
DRS provided technical expertise to the BC Ministry of Forests in the timber supply analysis of 7 Community Forest Agreement areas throughout the Coast Forest Region. These analyses will provide the basis for the creation of 7 new community forest licenses.
Timber Growth and Value Synthesis Project
Forest Science Board, Vancouver, BC
DRS reviewed and prepared a synthesis of the current research and development and state of knowledge with respect to Timber Growth and Value. This analysis included the organization of a workshop involving experts and users to assess the current state of knowledge, identify relevant research, indicate knowledge gaps and determine where future efforts should focus. DRS analyzed and synthesized the research findings and prepared recommendations for future research priorities for the Forest Science Board.
Check Scale and Site Inspections Program
Ministry of Forests, Revenue Branch, BC
DRS developed a Check Scale and Site Inspections Data Collection Software System for the British Columbia Ministry of Forests Revenue Branch. The system includes a securesubmission/authentication scheme for digital signing of corporate data, which is submitted to a corporate Oracle database via the web. System is used by 55 check scalers throughout the province. Project also involved implementation system and training program.
Woodlot Licence 20 Timber Supply Analysis
Malaspina University-College, Nanaimo, BC
DRS supplied expertise for the completion of a timber supply analysis for Woodlot Licence #20. The results were in support of the Woodlot licence plan and to be used in the Allowable Annual Cut determination.
Log Scaling System for California
Northern California Scaling Bureau, Arcata, CA
DRS created a Windows CE-based Scribner and cubic combination scale data collection handheld program for the Northern California Scaling and Grading Bureau. The system utilises a 802.11 wireless and modem dial-up communication to send data from remote locations to the corporate AS400.
Forest Licence A19201 Timber Supply Analysis
Teal Cedar Products, Surrey, BC
DRS supplied the modelling software and expertise in the analysis of timber supply for Teal’s volume based tenure Forest Licence A19201. The analysis addressed alternative timber development strategies, including environmental regulations, throughout Teal’s operating areas.
Vegetation Resources Inventory Net Volume Adjustment Factor and Statistical Adjustments
Ministry of Forests, Kalum Forest District, BC
Completed all of the statistical analysis for VRI Phase II sampling procedures and VRI statistical adjustments for the Kalum Timber Supply Area. This work included the forest inventory file attribute and volume adjustment procedures as well as the inventory file update procedures.
TFL Forest Ltd., Nanaimo, BC, Tree Farm Licence 46 Timber Supply Analysis - 2004
DRS supplied the modelling software and expertise toward the completion of TFL’s Timber Supply Analysis for Tree Farm Licence 46. This analysis provided the technical basis for the 2003 Deputy chief forester’s Allowable Annual Cut determination.
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