Analytics & Technology

Our professionals provide a comprehensive timberland investment services package that aids clients in making well informed investment decisions. It is our primary goal to ensure our clients have the tools necessary to successfully realize the full potential of their timber investments.

Collecting detailed timber data followed by expert evaluation and local market assistance is where Steigerwaldt sets itself apart.  With due diligence experience on over 500,000 acres of timberland we are ready to take on your next project.

Meet Your Team

Services

Property Due Diligence

An experienced forestry staff providing technical services is essential when evaluating a timberland tract, or when preparing it for sale. Our team has completed due diligence services in the Lake States and eastern US.  We are experts in evaluating inventory verification and harvest potential, especially in the northern hardwood forest type.  We pride ourselves on providing fast and accurate services.

Forest Modeling

Our team of analysts develop and design models ranging from inventory and harvest scheduling to financial and timber product forecasts.

Resource Studies

Our thorough resource studies allow clients to reliably evaluate the viability of prospective business ventures. We are experienced in analyzing timber volumes, mill competition, forest product availability, timber markets, logging infrastructure, and other issues affecting forest resources.

Timber Inventory

We have a reputation for accurate inventory results. Our state-of-the-art technology and attention to detail ensure accurate, high-quality data and allow us to efficiently meet every project’s objective. From timber inventory installation, audits, and custom data processing and reporting, we have your needs covered.

Carbon Credits

Our knowledgeable staff provides technical assistance and walks clients through the process of evaluating and enrolling forestland into carbon offset programs. Plus, extensive inventory experience allows us to efficiently design and implement offset inventories and maintain data throughout program involvement.

GIS Mapping

GIS mapping tools and databases created by our staff provide clients with highly detailed property information for informed decision making. Pioneers of applying the technology to natural resources in the Lake States, we have experience in a broad range of GIS applications.

Timber Trespass  Theft

Our foresters act as intermediaries and experts in cases of encroachment issues and timber trespass and theft.

Land Surveying

Using the latest equipment and technology with a foundation built on traditional techniques, we deliver reliable surveys to achieve our clients’ goals.

Timber Appraisal

Land and timber values are constantly changing. That’s why clients depend on us to stay on top of fluctuating markets. Our foresters use the latest data and extensive market knowledge to develop reliable stumpage analyses, timber appraisals, forest fire damage appraisals, and more.

Custom Data Solutions

Working closely with clients, we design custom databases and other systems that offer users unlimited options to analyze, manage, and track key information.

Drones

Using unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, our technical specialists acquire high resolution, real-time aerial imagery and data that is used to enhance land management, real estate, environmental, and surveying projects.

Stumpage Trends

Steigerwaldt provides regular updates on the Lake States timber and stumpage markets. For analysis specific to your project and region, contact Steigerwaldt today at 715.453.3274.

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August 21, 2020

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