Woodland Solutions Group, a DJ&A company, contracted with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to modernize its timber data collection and management processes.

Facing outdated workflows and aging technology that threatened the reliability of their timber inventory system, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources required a robust solution to sustain its vital timber sale program, which generates $45 million annually. Woodland Solutions Group delivered their WSG Inventory Management System, which extends the Esri platform,  enabling the Department of Natural Resources to conduct spatially-enabled timber cruises and manage forest inventory data more effectively. 

Key Services

• Collaborated extensively with the client to understand system deficiencies and agency needs  

• Implemented robust data models to enhance data quality and improve sampling protocols for accurate volume calculations 

• Configured our WSG Inventory Management System to the client’s data gathering, compilation, and overall management needs 

• Provided training and continue to provide ongoing support for operations and maintenance in close collaboration with the client  

Value Added

Woodland Solutions Group’s Inventory Management System maximizes the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ existing investment in Esri technology. The updated system provided substantial return on investment and empowers the client to efficiently continue its mission of conserving, protecting, and managing the state’s natural resources.