Chief Scientist Dr Dave Drew has worked widely in the "Growth and Yield" space in forestry for well over 25 years in South Africa, Australia and the USA. He has a B.Sc. Forestry degree from Stellenbosch University (Stellenbosch, South Africa), an M.Sc. degree from the University of Natal (Durban, South Africa) and a PhD in forest growth and wood formation modelling from Monash University (Melbourne Australia). He has been part of some great teams over the years, including as a Researcher at the CSIR (South Africa), a Research Scientist at CSIRO (Australia) and an Associate Professor at Stellenbosch University (South Africa).
Forest Forecasting is based in Somerset West in the Western Cape province of South Africa. But we work with people from all over South Africa and the world. Contact us to learn more about how we can help you, or to request a quote.
Biomass calculations
Stand timber volume and product yield estimates
Mapping and inventory
Prediction of growth and future yield
Exploring scenarios for forest management and species choices
Site quality quantification
Wood density assessment
Precision measurements of trees (including plant stress)
We have worked with many clients from across three continents on wide-ranging projects. These have included growth and yield assessments and reviews in Latin America, the development of growth and yield modelling systems in west Africa and estimation of standing biomass using satellite imagery in central Africa. We look forward to working with you too!