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MB&G has always been known for expertise in forest biometrics and applied statistics, as well as skills in modeling, optimization, and simulation. Our staff can demonstrate more efficient sampling and estimation methods in an effort to improve decision-making, while minimizing costs. Our biometricians are well-versed in various programming languages, and use statistical packages such as Systat and SAS. We make extensive use of MSExcel and MSAccess for data analyses and data management, and provide support for MBG Tools, a stand-based forest inventory data management system used on approximately 3 million acres across the United States.
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US Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Forest Inventory & Analysis (FIA) Program |
Used cluster analysis to develop cover types for the FIA program in Alaska. Also developed nonlinear models to predict tree height and annual diameter growth as a function of tree and stand characteristics. |
Washington Department of Natural Resources
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Designed a sample-based inventory system for the Cooperative Monitoring Evaluation and Research (CMER) program to characterize riparian vegetation in Eastern Washington, including data collection, data management, and data analysis protocols. |
Large Timberland Investment Management Organization |
Designed and administered a forest inventory verification project, including cruising and data management and analysis, intended to be used to adjust the selling price on a large timberland transaction. |
Idaho Department of Lands |
Designed, developed, and helped implement a stand-based forest inventory system. This included an information needs assessment, software customization, and development of cruising and inventory maintenance protocols. |
Industrial Forest Landowner |
Used fell and buck data to develop tree taper models for short-rotation, intensive culture hardwood plantations. |
Timberland Investment Group |
Designed and administered a timber inventory verification project in Siberia. |
Nonindustrial Forest Landowner |
Analyzed repeated measurements on Continuous Forest Inventory (CFI) permanent plots to develop estimates of components of forest growth, including accretion, ingrowth, mortality, and net growth. |
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Forest Resources Assessment
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