Accurate and informative maps are essential for effective forest land management. Natural Resource Planning Services, Inc. (NRPS) prepares maps using the latest Geographic Information System (GIS), and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies.

These technologies enable us to easily overlay property boundaries and timber stand lines on aerial photography or topographic maps for use in the field and for presentation. We store tract and stand information in databases linked to maps through GIS for easy thematic mapping.

NRPS foresters are experts in aerial photography interpretation and can accurately delineate forest types and other spatial information through computer mapping. GPS technology allows NRPS foresters the ability to ensure the accuracy of their maps utilizing field reconnaissance whenever needed.  We use state-of-the-art industry-standard software to ensure file compatibility with your cooperating agencies or consultants.

NRPS can produce any of the following geographic imaging products for its clients' needs.

• Timber type maps for timber sales and management planning
• Current color infrared aerial photography with property and stand lines
• Location maps and displays for real estate sales
• Timber cruise and harvest maps with designated streamside management zones
• Color maps for timber and timberland appraisal reports
• Tract maps showing roads, gates, and locks for use by contractors or hunt clubs
• Annual forest management budget maps showing areas of proposed activities
• Smoke management and prescribed burning maps
• Vegetation type maps (FLUCCS, ecological communities, NWI, etc.)
• Soil & Topographic maps
• Management zone maps for wildlife such as bald eagles, etc…

Natural Resource Planning Services, Inc. is ready to serve your mapping needs in conjunction with a forest management program or as a stand-alone project.

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