ASIST Method for Timberland Productivity

S. W. Cole Engineering, Inc. provides specialized timberland soils consulting, using our proprietary ASIST (Assessment of Soil Indicators for Sustainable Timberlands) method to help clients maximize long-term timber production yield by matching native tree species with optimal soil conditions. Our clients include timber companies, Christmas tree growers and conservation organizations. By selecting the tree species best suited to grow on a particular soil type, or finding the best soils for the client’s preferred tree species, we help find more sustainable tree planting strategies - and significant increases in timber productivity result.