Inventory, biomass and carbon from field measurements, LiDAR and satellite images, with documented methods and every figure accompanied by its uncertainty.
ABOUT
At Biometrica we put numbers on forests. We combine field measurements, LiDAR (laser scanning) and satellite images to find out how much wood, biomass and carbon there is, how it grows, what has changed and how reliable those figures are.
We work remotely, in any country, with landowners, companies, consultants and institutions. Every result comes with its method and documented assumptions.
SERVICES
We process your forest inventory and turn it into standing-stock figures and maps.
We estimate how much biomass and carbon your forest holds, with continuous maps and their margin of error.
We detect harvests, damage and recovery using satellite image time series.
We estimate how your forest will evolve so you can anticipate volumes and compare scenarios.
We organise the information into a management plan: what to intervene, when, and with what expected outcome.
Technical support to meet the forest regulations of the country where your project operates.
HOW WE WORK
IN DEVELOPMENT
A system that corrects the inventory with new satellite and LiDAR observations, and shows the uncertainty of each sector.
Spatial estimation of site productivity combining historical inventories, LiDAR, climate, soil and topography.
A reproducible tool, written in Python, to calculate volumes and product assortments from measurement data.
Growth models that include climate and soil to better project stand height.
You upload your images and receive the results: which species appear, when and how often, with their confidence level.
Maps showing where each species is most likely to occur and which forest and environmental conditions favour it. Built from presence records, LiDAR, imagery and environmental variables.
A platform to process drone images and generate reports for forestry operations, such as harvesting, planting and roads.
Work in progress: scope and timelines may change. Interested in learning more or trying it? Write to us.
WHO IT'S FOR
They keep inventories current between campaigns, schedule harvest and supply, and need to know where to measure first. We combine inventory, LiDAR and satellite images to update the state of each sector, project it forward and show how uncertain each figure is.
Harvest scheduling · Roads and operations · Site productivity · Volume and product projection
They want to know what they hold, how fast it grows and what to do next: when to harvest, which species to plant, what the resource is worth. We deliver clear figures, maps and scenarios that can be compared.
Stock and value · Species suitability · Management scenarios · Damage monitoring
They have the client and the field knowledge, but not always the time or tools to process point clouds, fit models or produce maps at scale. We act as technical back-up, with documented methods.
LiDAR processing · Models and calibration · Mapping · Technical reports
They need to cross-check stocks, biomass or damage against an independent source. We estimate each variable with its error and bias, and document assumptions so results stand up to review.
Stock cross-check · Biomass with uncertainty · Damage assessment · Method traceability
They must show what changed on the ground and how much has recovered. We build time series and change maps over large areas, with alerts and prioritised zones for inspection.
Time series · Change detection · Recovery tracking · Damage alerts
FAQ
Your plot measurements (Excel or CSV) and, if available, the property boundaries (shapefile, KML or GeoPackage). If something is missing, we look for existing information to fill the gap.
A report with the methodology and results, data tables and, where applicable, digital maps. Everything with documented assumptions.
Work is done remotely from your data, so we can take projects in any country, region or species. For regulatory work, we first confirm the local requirements that apply.
We work in Spanish and English, for both communication and reports. This site is also available in Portuguese.
Yes. Data is used only for your project and is not shared with third parties. We can sign a non-disclosure agreement if you need one.
No. We quantify biomass and carbon with a documented method and its uncertainty. We do not certify or validate projects, but our figures can feed into the work of whoever does.
It depends on data volume and scope. Paid sources and new data capture are quoted separately. Tell us your case and we will send a proposal with a timeline.
CONTACT
Or write to us directly at contacto@biometrica-spa.cl
