Forest Products - Programs and Software
The following programs are available for download from this site. All programs have been developed by the USDA Forest Service and are public domain software. Programs were created by USFS employees Steve Rheinberger and Rick Toupin (retired).Logging Systems ProgramsContact Person:Lisa BallLogging SpecialistEmail: lisa.ball@usda.govInstructions to modify Microsoft Excel Options to enable macros.…
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Forest Products Cut and Sold from the National Forests and Grasslands
Cut and Sold reports show total volumes and values of all convertible forest products sold and harvested from the National Forest System lands and National Grasslands agency-wide, and by organizational unit. In addition, these reports show the amounts and values of species and products sold and harvested, including all other forest products that cannot be converted into volume measure (non-…
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Periodic Timber Sale Accomplishment Reports (PTSAR)
The Periodic Timber Sale Accomplishment Reports (PTSAR) were developed to enable the Forest Service to track its progress in timber sale volume accomplishments in various categories. Regional reports include a one-page summary for each national forest, plus a one-page regional summary. Service-wide reports include a one-page summary for each region, plus a one-page national service-wide summary.…
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Indicator 6.31: Import and Export Value of Nonwood Forest Products, 2003–2022
Exported nonwood forest products (NWFPs) can support the local and national economy, while imported NWFPs can supplement the domestic supply. The trade of NWFPs can demonstrate their cultural and social importance. This indicator report, tiered to the 2030 National Report on Sustainable Forests, describes values of selected NWFPs based on 2010 and 2023 analyses.
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Forest Products Measurement
The Forest Products Measurements group coordinates biometric activities for the National Forests throughout the nation. Our primary responsibilities are for cruising, scaling, volume estimation and spatial information/area determination supporting the Forest Service’s Forest Product Sales program. We provide technical support for cruising, scaling, and volume estimation equations, processes, and…
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Forest Products Measurement - Volume Estimation
*Return to Measurements Web PageThe National Volume Estimator Library (NVEL) is a collection of the standing tree volume estimators used by the Forest Service. The NVEL contains the research publications, descriptions of the implementation process, and the computer source code. The Forest Products Measurement staff maintains the collection and makes the information available to all interested…