Geoterra has been specializing in Forestry & Land Management in British Columbia for over 25 years.
We have extensive experience in all aspects of forestry across many industries – including but not limited to forestry, mining, oil and gas, government and private sector. Our services range from pre-development or multi-phase planning, through harvesting and clearing operations to reclamation and silviculture activities.
Thorough. Trained. Trusted.
Geoterra has highly experienced and qualified British Columbia Forestry professionals with a strong working relationship with Government, Industry and First Nations. We provide a wide range of comprehensive, high-quality forestry and land management services in a safe and cost- effective way.
Services Include:
- Pre-Development harvest planning
- Operational clearing plans
- Land acquisition permits all levels of government
- Timber Harvesting Field Assessments (Pre-Operational, Operational, Post Operational)
- All aspects of multi-phase forest development (Opening design, road location, environmental and old growth mitigation, cut-block layout)
- Road location and block layout
- Harvest & Silviculture Prescriptions
- Silviculture surveys & free growing specialization
- Danger tree assessments
- Waste & residue assessments
- Invasive Plant Management
- Pipeline Clearing & Inspections
- Master License to Cut Applications & Cutting Permit Applications – least cost stumpage
- BC Timber Appraisals, License to Cuts & Electronic Forest Tenure Submissions (EFT)
- Small & Large tenure management
- Small bridge design plans (engineering & implementation)
- Supervision, Monitoring & Guidance of Clearing/Harvesting Activities
- As-Built Record Submissions & Access Management Plans
- Forest Health Strategies & Productivity Assessment
- Timber Supply Analysis
- Non-conformance mitigation & mediation
- Volume Estimates of Merchantable & Non-Merchantable Fibre (Field & Digital)
- Timber Cruising & Compilations
- Fibre Utilization Planning & Maximum Salvage Value Analysis
- Photo Interpretation, Delineation & Reconnaissance
- Preparation & Submission of OGC & ILMB Applications
- Preparation & Assistance of NEB & BCEAO Applications
- Forest Policy Consultation on Legislative & Regulatory Requirements in British Columbia
- Digital Data Processing, Database Linking & Software Development
- First Nations, Government & Stakeholder Consultation & Liaison
- Integrated Resource Management Plans
- Forest Tenure Management
- Forest Stewardship Plans
- Project oversight and management
- Community Wildfire Protection Plans
- Indigenous collaboration, training and capacity building