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Forestry | Economics

Economic development is one of the three pillars of sustainable development. Whether you are interested maximising profits or hitting budgets, a sound economic analysis a key to any successful project.

Groupe OptiVert inc economic analysis experts use the best tools and techniques to provide the customer with the cost effective solutions to economic analysis and planning problems. We have completed several projects using cutting edge decision support technology, such as Forexpert, Patchworks and Woodstock.

Services

  • Forest landbase appraisal (current and projected)
  • Management scenario analysis
  • Economic feasability analysis of forestry projects
  • Financial analysis of new methods and techniques
  • Operating budget projection

ASEF software

ASEF software was developed by Groupe OptiVert for the MRNF(Ministère des Ressources Naturelles et de la Faune), and is available free of charge. ASEF analyses and recompiles inventory data output from TIGE software or Ti-Micro files, and can be used to:

  • analyse forest structure
  • create a product allocation matrix MSCR/AB-CD/DHP
  • compile financial value of forest products
  • evaluate logging and supply costs

Groupe OptiVert offers training courses on demand. Technical support is available, however users are responsible for support cost.

For more information on ASEF software, download user guide (French only) or contact , ing.f., M.Sc.

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ECONOMIC MODEL software

The economic evaluation model was developed in collaboration with the MRNF in order to simplify decisions within the framework of a integrated forest management plan. It makes it possible to calculate the economic profitability of a sylvicultural scenario composed of one or more treatments. It measures the economic benefits related to wood exploitation and transformation generated by the sylvicultural scenario. This measurement can then be used to compare and schedule different sylvicultural scenarios whatever the time frame or total investement. The model can be applied to any scale such as hectares, forest stands, etc..., a particular industrial zone, an annual management plan or an entire province. The model also makes it possible to evaluate the impact of harmonisation measures and the influence these have on forest management intensity.

Groupe OptiVert offers training courses on demand. Technical support is available, however users are responsible for support cost.

For more information on ECONOMIC MODEL software contact , ing.f., M.Sc.

Download ECONOMIC MODEL free

Recent projects

  • Simulation and economic analysis of management scenarios
    to establish spatial zoning for sylviculture investments using Forexpert software
  • Economic analysis of strategic plans
    for three management areas in Quebec using Patchworks software
  • Estimation of volume and value of standing timber
    on 25000 ha private woodlot, including analysis of operationnal constraints and road construction cost.
  • Simution of hybrid poplar growth scenarios
    in pure and mixed plantation configurations

For more information, contact , ing.f., M.Sc.