Forest Management Practices
Science-based forest management ensuring long-term sustainability, biodiversity protection, and complete forest regeneration.
Sustainable Management Principles
Our approach combines traditional forestry knowledge with modern scientific methods to ensure forests remain healthy and productive.
Reduced-Impact Logging (RIL)
-60% Canopy DamageMinimizing forest damage through careful planning, directional felling, and protected zones.
Key Practices:
- Pre-harvest inventory and tree marking
- Directional felling to minimize canopy damage
- Protected buffer zones around waterways
- Skid trail planning to reduce soil compaction
Selective Harvesting
1-3 Trees/HectareHarvesting only mature trees while preserving younger generations and seed trees.
Key Practices:
- Minimum diameter limits (60cm+ DBH)
- Maximum harvest intensity (1-3 trees/hectare)
- Seed tree retention for natural regeneration
- Protection of rare and endangered species
Long Rotation Cycles
30 Year Cycles25-30 year rotation periods allowing complete forest regeneration between harvests.
Key Practices:
- Annual coupe rotation system
- Post-harvest growth monitoring
- 15-year mandatory rest period minimum
- Dynamic adjustment based on recovery rates
Continuous Monitoring
500+ Plots MonitoredOngoing tracking of forest health, regeneration success, and ecological impact.
Key Practices:
- Permanent sample plots (PSPs) network
- Annual growth measurements
- Biodiversity impact assessments
- Satellite imagery analysis
Harvest Process
Every harvest follows a rigorous four-stage process ensuring minimal impact and maximum regeneration potential.
Pre-Harvest Planning
6-12 months
- check_circle100% forest inventory within coupe
- check_circleTree marking and GPS mapping
- check_circleRoad and skid trail design
- check_circleEnvironmental impact assessment
Infrastructure Development
2-3 months
- check_circleMinimal road construction
- check_circleWater crossing structures
- check_circleEquipment staging areas
- check_circleBuffer zone demarcation
Harvesting Operations
6-8 months
- check_circleDirectional felling techniques
- check_circleLow-impact skidding
- check_circleImmediate waste removal
- check_circleDaily environmental monitoring
Post-Harvest Restoration
Ongoing
- check_circleRoad decommissioning
- check_circleNatural regeneration assessment
- check_circleEnrichment planting if needed
- check_circle15-year monitoring commitment
Protected Areas Within Concession
Over 5,500 hectares are permanently protected from harvest to preserve critical ecosystems and community resources.
Riparian Buffers
500+ hectaresWildlife Corridors
1,200+ hectaresHigh Conservation Value Areas
3,000+ hectaresCommunity Use Zones
800+ hectaresForest Inventory & Monitoring
Trees Mapped
GPS-tagged inventory database
Species Recorded
Complete botanical surveys
Harvest Rate
Of total standing volume annually
Recovery Time
Forest returns to pre-harvest state
Comprehensive Forest Inventory System
Every tree over 60cm diameter is GPS-mapped, measured, and tracked in our digital inventory system. This allows precise harvest planning and long-term monitoring of forest dynamics.
Proven Regeneration Success
Our selective harvesting and long rotation cycles ensure complete forest recovery, as demonstrated by monitoring of areas harvested 25+ years ago.
Natural Regeneration
85%+ of harvested areas regenerate naturally without intervention
Carbon Stock Recovery
Forest carbon returns to pre-harvest levels within 30 years
Species Diversity
Biodiversity maintained or improved post-harvest
Certified Sustainable Management
Forest Management Documentation
Download our detailed forest management plans, harvest protocols, and monitoring reports.
Learn More About Our Forest Practices
Schedule a forest visit or speak with our forestry team about our sustainable management approach.
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