Forest Inventories and Data Analytics

Reliable forest data plays a crucial role in business operations and conservation.

Projects are tailored to answer the clients’ specific needs using suitable methods in regard to the forest use, management objectives, available background data and allocated budget.

We perform forest inventories for various purposes in natural or commercial forests and plantations – from tropics to boreal forests.

Depending on your requirements and project scale, different inventory approaches, based on satellite imagery, LiDAR, and drone data supported with AI, can be applied.

Inventory data, remote sensing, and other GIS data can be used to perform advanced analysis and produce customer specific information supporting precision forest management to improve profitability, reduce risks and increase biodiversity.

Analyses can be conducted, for example, on forest health, multi-objective land use, or balancing midterm logging revenues.

Forest Asset Management

Forests are long-term assets that require coordinated management of value, productivity, risk and sustainability. Forest Key supports forest owners, investors and organisations in managing forest portfolios systematically and turning long-term objectives into practical decisions.

Our approach combines forest data, financial analysis, operational planning and sustainability considerations to support both strategic and day-to-day asset management.

We support customers in areas such as:

  • Forest Portfolio and Asset Strategy – defining long-term objectives, management priorities and development principles.
  • Forest Valuation and Investment Analysis – assessing forest value, investment potential, expected returns and alternative management plans.
  • Forest Inventory and Resource Planning – providing reliable information on forest resources, growth, harvesting potential and future development.
  • Harvesting, Silviculture and Timber Sales – planning harvesting and silvicultural activities, supporting timber-sales decisions and coordinating management measures.
  • Forest Property and Land Management – supporting practical management of forest properties, land-use considerations and related planning.
  • Risk Management – identifying different forest-related risks and supporting measures to reduce their impact.
  • Performance Monitoring – developing indicators and digital tools for monitoring forest development, operations, financial performance and implementation of the asset strategy
  • Sustainability and Certification – managing environmental goals like biodiversity, certification, water protection, and climate change mitigation.

We support organisations in translating the strategy into practical implementation by developing digital planning, monitoring and decision-support tools. These tools can help to organise forest management activities, schedules, budgets, responsibilities and performance indicators, and can support the preparation and use of forest management plans by the organisation and its local forestry experts.

We also assist in introducing sustainable forest management practices, stakeholder engagement methods and certification-related procedures.

– let’s tailor a solution that works for you

Forest Planning

An up-to-date forest plan supports your decision-making and ensures that your goals are achieved. Our extensive experience in the forestry and land use sectors guarantees that your forest is viewed as a whole — without overlooking nature values or emerging land use developments.

We take into account economic, ecological and social perspectives in every forest planning project — whether managing extensive state-owned forest assets, recreational forests of municipalities, private owners’ investment goals, or safeguarding biodiversity.

Forest Strategies

We create forest strategies for large forest owners. Forests are a complex and often difficult-to-define asset class, where the effects of decisions stretch over decades. A carefully crafted forest strategy structures decision-making, supports the management of multiple objectives, and brings desired transparency. It also serves as a valuable tool for continuous monitoring and development.

In our forest strategies, we consider among other things:

  • The client’s overall strategy
  • Financial aspects
  • Environmental goals, such as biodiversity, certification, water protection, and climate change mitigation
  • Recreational values
  • Changes in the operating environment and associated risks
  • Stakeholder engagement in the way the client prefers

Forest Resource Information and Analytics

We analyze all forest-related data to support forest asset management. In dialogue with the customer, we identify ways to process the data for the customer’s benefit. The information we produce can help forest owners improve the profitability of forestry, reduce risks and increase biodiversity.

Examples of analyses:

  • Forest health – we identify forest damage, such as insect damage, tree vitality and damage risk areas, and prepare a plan to support risk management.
  • Multi-objective land use – we analyze which areas are best suited for which land use objective and where different objectives can be combined.
  • The objective of stable logging revenues combined with the variability of the timber market – we prepare scenarios for measures in different market situations.
  • Precision forest management – ​​we delve into the more detailed internal structure of forestry patterns, where we take into account, for example, the variability of the tree stands and soil, water management and light conditions. The result is a precise plan for measures that consider the internal variation of the patterns, including recommendations on conservation tree groups, the location of vehicle paths, and the renewal chain.

Forest Resource Information and Analytics

We analyze all forest-related data to support forest asset management. In dialogue with the customer, we identify ways to process the data for the customer’s benefit. The information we produce can help forest owners improve the profitability of forestry, reduce risks and increase biodiversity.

Examples of analyses:

  • Forest health – we identify forest damage, such as insect damage, tree vitality and damage risk areas, and prepare a plan to support risk management.
  • Multi-objective land use – we analyze which areas are best suited for which land use objective and where different objectives can be combined.
  • The objective of stable logging revenues combined with the variability of the timber market – we prepare scenarios for measures in different market situations.
  • Precision forest management – ​​we delve into the more detailed internal structure of forestry patterns, where we take into account, for example, the variability of the tree stands and soil, water management and light conditions. The result is a precise plan for measures that consider the internal variation of the patterns, including recommendations on conservation tree groups, the location of vehicle paths, and the renewal chain.

Drone Technology

In addition to forest inventory based on field measurements, we innovatively utilize drone technology in the collection of forest resource data. Using photogrammetry and artificial intelligence, we produce accurate tree map-like information that identifies the location, tree species, length and diameter of trees. We have also utilized drone technology in precision forestry, identifying weakened tree individuals, predicting bark beetle damage, and visualizing forest plans.

 

In addition, we have trained over 40 forestry professionals to use drones in their daily work and have provided technical support.

Contact us and let’s discuss how drone technology would benefit your business.

Drone Technology

In addition to forest inventory based on field measurements, we innovatively utilize drone technology in the collection of forest resource data. Using photogrammetry and artificial intelligence, we produce accurate tree map-like information that identifies the location, tree species, length and diameter of trees. We have also utilized drone technology in precision forestry, identifying weakened tree individuals, predicting bark beetle damage, and visualizing forest plans.

In addition, we have trained over 40 forestry professionals to use drones in their daily work and have provided technical support.

Contact us and let’s discuss how drone technology would benefit your business.

Consulting

We provide expert consulting to landowners, investors, and insurers on all matters related to forests. Our team combines wide-ranging and in-depth expertise to support your decision-making and long-term forest value.

We offer consulting in areas such as:

  • Independent expert opinions
  • Profitability analysis for forestry investments
  • Risk and damage assessments (e.g. insects, fire, storm, snow)
  • Balancing multiple forest management objectives
  • Forest road planning and advisory
  • Carbon sequestration and carbon market consulting
  • Data management and digital decision support tools
  • Capacity building and training for client personnel
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Sustainability and responsibility advisory