Forest management plans

Know what is in your forest – and what to do next

Which stands do you have? How much timber is growing back, and where is action needed?

A forest management plan records the current condition of your forest and turns your goals into concrete measures for harvesting, tending and long-term development.

When does a forest management plan make sense?

A forest management plan helps you if you:

• want to know your forest stock and its potential uses
• want to plan silviculture and harvesting measures ahead
• want to combine economic and silvicultural goals
• are realigning or handing over your forestry company
• want to update an existing management plan

This turns individual measures into a coordinated plan for the coming years.

What data do you need?

Not every forest enterprise needs the same planning depth. We therefore match survey intensity, data scope and survey method to your goals, the size of your enterprise and the accuracy you require.

Depending on the task, the options include:

• stand-wise survey or full enumeration
• sample-based inventory
• individual tree derivation from orthophotos and LiDAR data
• combining remote sensing with field surveys
• a digital twin of the forest based on a LiDAR survey

You receive exactly the data foundation you need for your decisions – from a compact management overview to a detailed forest inventory plan.

How your forest management plan is created

1. Clarify goals
We discuss your information needs as well as your operational, economic and silvicultural goals.

2. Define the survey method
Together we determine the survey method, survey intensity and planning depth.

3. Survey and analyse the forest stand
We collect the required data and, depending on the assignment, supplement it with maps, orthophotos or LiDAR data.

4. Plan measures
From the results we derive concrete tending, harvesting and development measures and assign them in time and space.

What you receive

Depending on the agreed scope, your forest management plan includes:

• Stand and area overviews
• information on tree species, age, growing stock and condition
• assessment of stability and development needs
• prioritised harvesting and tending measures
• maps and digital data foundations
• recommendations for long-term stand development

This gives you a clear working and decision-making basis for the coming years.

What does a forest management plan cost?

The cost depends on forest area, terrain, planning depth, survey method and the analyses you want. After an initial conversation you receive a transparent quote tailored to your actual information needs.

Is funding available?

Creating or renewing a forest management plan may be eligible for funding. Requirements and funding levels differ by federal state, funding programme and enterprise. Since the application often has to be submitted before work begins, funding options should be checked early.

Would you like to manage your forest with foresight?

Briefly tell us your goals and the size of your forest enterprise. Together we clarify which planning depth and survey type make sense for you.

Request a forest management plan