Objective Develop a computer model for simulating alternative forest management scenarios across stands and through time. Solution The Landscape Management System (LMS), a computer program, facilitates implementation of this approach by integrating forest inventories,...
In November 2020, the Aspen School District secured over $50 million in voter-approved bonding dedicated to housing teachers and staff. The District’s object is to provide housing for all of its teachers and staff in a financially responsibly and sustainable manner....
Problem Estimate the amount of carbon stored in King County’s forests. Solution Developed Localized Inventory Data Distributions from Federal Forest Inventory Analysis (FIA) sample plots in order to estimate sequestered carbon. Partner University of Washington,...
Lewis County, historically a resource-based economy, is struggling to maintain past levels of resource-based employment and net earnings in light of increasing environmental regulations and changing demographics. A growing tourism and retail trade sector has offset...
Project Simulate Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Habitat Conservation Plans (HCP) for multiple planning regions in western Washington. Results The simulation produced a Net Present Value (NPV) of $7.51 billion compared to the $7.41 billion...
