
SERVICES

Forest managemenT
planning
The North Carolina Present-Use Valuation Program allows landowners who own and manage 20 or more acres for commercial timber production a property tax deferment. To meet this criteria, forest management plans are developed as a guide to assist the landowner in management. These plans are based upon the landowner's goals and assess multiple aspects including:
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Forest Health and Productivity
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Forest Stand Descriptions and Classification
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Species Composition and Volume
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Waterways
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Soil Types
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Wildlife Resources
Timber inventory and appraisal
Landowners who own forested property can have a true estimate of their timber volume and estimated value through a timber appraisal report. An appraisal can assist the landowner in the future while planning land management and financial goals. An appraisal includes:
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An overall resource assessment
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Timber volumes by species
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Mapped areas to consider for timber harvesting
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Estimated values of the timber based on current markets


Expert witness and testimony
When land disputes or timber trespass cases arise, expert analysis and testimony can make the difference in achieving a favorable outcome. Bishop Forestry and Land, PLLC. provides expert witness services in civil litigation, offering professional insight into forestry-related matters. If contacted for expert witness and testimony, services will include:
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An overall resource assessment
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Calculation of functional replacement costs for removed resources
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Drone and photographic imagery of disturbed areas
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Mapping and analysis of boundary disputes and resource assessments
Timber sales and
harvest oversight
There are many different aspects to a successful timber sale and harvest. Bishop Forestry and Land, PLLC handles all components including:
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Assessing timber volume
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Marketing timber to all potential buyers
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Ensuring fair market value
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Developing a harvest plan for the project
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Contract development
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Maintaining all regulatory compliance
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Making sure the landowner is completely satisfied


Geospatial mapping
and drone imagery
Maps and drone photos allow landowners to see their property from another point of view and gives consulting foresters a tool to assess land from above. Bishop Forestry and Land, PLLC uses GIS software and drone imagery for:
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Property assessment
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Property Maps
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Management area maps
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Viewshed analysis
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Residential and Commercial real estate photos
Farm/rural land improvement
Many landowners need improvements on unimproved land. Bishop Forestry and Land, PLLC is happy to assist in landowners in planning a number of improvements including:
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Pasture Improvement
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Agricultural Ponds
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Unimproved Road Layout
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Woodlot Clearing
