If you’ve been exploring the imagery tools in SilviCultural, you’ve probably noticed something striking: your forest doesn’t look like a forest. Instead of the familiar greens and browns, healthy trees appear in vibrant shades of red and pink, while stressed vegetation shows up as pale or even cyan. This isn’t a glitch in the software—it’s…
If you’ve ever wondered how accurate are phone GPS receivers, you’re not alone. Modern smartphones have become essential navigation tools for everything from daily commutes to outdoor adventures, and you can use them to leverage SilviCultural’s GeoTIFF export capabilities, but understanding their precision capabilities is crucial for knowing when you can rely on them. Understanding…
The North American lumber market entered a critical inflection point in October 2025 as combined tariffs exceeding 45% on Canadian softwood lumber collided with aggressive production curtailments and recovering prices. After months of weakness, lumber futures climbed to $610 per thousand board feet by October 20, up 16.18% year-over-year, while the Madison’s Lumber Index surged…
SilviCultural let’s you export your maps and imagery into a GeoTIFF format. But what exactly is a GeoTIFF, and why does it matter for your forest management workflow? Understanding this powerful file format can unlock new capabilities for analyzing your property, planning operations, and integrating data across different software platforms. In this guide, we’ll demystify…
For woodland owners who want to generate income from their forest while ensuring it remains healthy and productive for future generations, sustainable harvesting is the foundation of responsible forest management. But what does “sustainable” actually mean in practice, and how do you calculate how much timber you can safely harvest each year? The answer lies…
If you own woodland property or are interested in forest management, you’ve likely encountered the term “forest stand.” But what are forest stands, exactly, and why do they matter for effective woodland stewardship? Whether you’re managing ten acres or ten thousand, understanding forest stands is essential for maximizing the ecological and economic value of your…
We have just released a new feature that many of you have been waiting for – a comprehensive cruising and inventory tool. This powerful addition allows you to gather and analyze forest data directly within the platform’s ecosystem, providing valuable insights for management decisions. What Can the Tool Do? The cruising and inventory program allows…
Forest management in today’s world requires precision, insight, and the ability to see beyond what’s visible to the naked eye. We’re excited to announce the addition of four powerful new data layers to our mapping application: Color Infrared (CIR) imagery, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), LiDAR hillshade, and LiDAR slope visualization, all available for the…
A key aspect of sustainable and practical forest management is developing a system to allow for consistent harvesting without reducing standing inventory or timber sizes and values over time. While many solutions exist, ranging from condition-based ad hoc management to growth-based harvest allowances, they come with substantial drawbacks or remain out of reach to the…
Using SilviCultural’s GIS Mapping program, you can export maps into GeoTIFF files to use to navigate and collect data out in the field, even when you don’t have any signal. All you need is a GPS-capable mobile device and a special app. Here is a quick tutorial on how to do that. 1. Export Your…