Forest inventory, forest planning, timberland valuation, and related forestry practices form the basis of this professional forester’s expert witness experience spanning over 45 years. They have provided expert witness services, including deposition testimony, consultation, and courtroom testimony in forestry-related matters. Their forestry experience includes forest inventory design, development, and maintenance, with specialization in Forest Planning and Projection System software and related inventory and financial systems. Their work includes growth modeling and harvest scheduling for sustainable forest management, as well as growth model species library calibration involving data collection and data processing. They also have experience in geographic information system database design and management, timberland valuation, due diligence analysis, and the development of forest management plans.

In addition, their experience includes conservation easements, tropical forestry projects, and accident investigation. Their background also includes project management and client training in the use of inventory software systems. They hold a Bachelor of Science in Forestry. They are designated as a Registered Professional Forester in the State of California and hold additional credentials as an American Tree Farm System Inspector and a registered partner with Microsoft Corporation. Professional affiliations include the Association of Consulting Foresters, Society of American Foresters, Hawaii Forest Industry Association, and Oregon Small Woodland Association.

Their professional experience includes leadership of a forestry consulting firm and prior roles involving management of large timberland holdings across multiple states, including supervision of forestry personnel and regional staff. Their work has included project development and management for land management and timberland valuation assignments across the Western United States and British Columbia.