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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:

  • Forest Health and Productivity

  • Forest Stand Descriptions and Classification

  • Species Composition and Volume

  • Waterways

  • Soil Types

  • 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:

  • An overall resource assessment

  • Timber volumes by species

  • Mapped areas to consider for timber harvesting

  • Estimated values of the timber based on current markets

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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:

  • An overall resource assessment 

  • Calculation of functional replacement costs for removed resources

  • Drone and photographic imagery of disturbed areas

  • 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:

  • Assessing timber volume

  • Marketing timber to all potential buyers

  • Ensuring fair market value

  • Developing a harvest plan for the project

  • Contract development

  • Maintaining all regulatory compliance

  • Making sure the landowner is completely satisfied

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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: 

  • Property assessment

  • Property Maps

  • Management area maps

  • Viewshed analysis

  • 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: 

  • Pasture Improvement

  • Agricultural Ponds

  • Unimproved Road Layout

  • Woodlot Clearing

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