Expert No. 134988 – OR
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Expertise Description: M.S. - Experienced in forest valuation and appraisal, timber harvest scheduling models, land management planning, forest economics, forest growth and yield, forest biometrics, timberland management, timberland acquisition and disposition, and public forest policy. Clients include federal, state, Tribal and private timberland owners and managers, financial institutions, trade associations, and environmental organizations. Modeling expertise includes simulation, optimization, and heuristics. Master of Science, Forest Science / Economics (M.S.). Prior expert witness experience.
Areas of Expertise:
| Appraisal | Economist | Statistics |
| Appraiser | Forest | Timber |
| Biometrics | Land Management | Tree Appraisal |
| Economic Impact | Litigation Support | Trees |
| Economics | Optimization |
Representative Litigation Experience:
- Forest fire damages.
- Wildfire damages to timber, wildlife, and other natural resources.
- Wildfire suppression cost analysis.
Representative Consulting Services and/or Projects:
- Forest management.
- Forest valuation.
- Forest economics.
- Forest policy.
Education:
| Degree | Subject | Institution | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS | Forest Economics | Utah State University | |
| BS | Environmental Studies | Utah State University |
Professional Appointment/Association Affiliations:
- Practicing forest economist.
- Society of American Foresters
- Western Forest Economists
- Western Forest and Conservation Association
Other Career Highlights:
| Numerous reviews on forest plans and public timber sale programs. |
