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What is the cost of misplaced data?

Data Security: Why It Matters to Timberland Investors

From communication to entertainment to productivity to business, it’s most definitely a digital world – which means that getting on board and embracing technology is no longer the problem it once was. There is a new problem, however, and it’s this: How do you safeguard business-sensitive information without investing thousands of dollars in technology infrastructure?

Do you really know what’s on your land?

When it comes to investing, perhaps the most basic tenet is this: Make an informed decision. This is true for mutual funds, real estate, and, of course, timberlands. For timberland investors, making an informed decision about forest lands always starts with doing due diligence – including knowing for sure what’s on those thousands of acres of timberland. But can you really know what’s on the land? And if so, how?

Going Digital in Forestry

The world is constantly moving, ever-changing and continuously adapting to new inventions, trends, and arguably the most wide-spread, technology. So how do we, in such a niche environment as forestry, stay in line with these adaptations?

GIS: A Promising Future Career Path

As graduation season is upon us, the questions of what to major in and which career path to take are being heavily considered by many soon-to-be graduates. We were all once in their position, which makes us reflect on our time in college, the steps we took that led us to a GIS career, and the route that brought us all to Orbis Inc.

Do You See What We See?

Improving business performance has, is, and always will be, the driving force behind every operational and financial decision.

#1 Unexpected Source of Cash Flow

If you’re looking for a quick-fix to a cash flow problem, best wishes, good luck, and have-at-it. If you’re looking for a strategic approach to improving cash flow, however, this is the place to start.

6 Little Known Facts About Timberland Asset Measurement

Historical land measurement has a direct impact on today’s due-diligence process for land sale transactions. Being aware of history's methods allow for a confident investment and future management strategy. Here are 6 additional little know facts about timberland asset measurement to help you in your future acquisitions and dispositions.

Timberland Investment Assets: 4 Measurement Errors That Have a Big Impact

As a technical pioneer in timberland GIS due diligence, Orbis, Inc first introduced its LITAS (Land Investment Technical Analysis) solution to the investment industry in 2004. Through our unique approach, we provide clients with a visual confirmation of the transaction at hand. However, during our process, it's oftentimes that we uncover measurement errors due to various reasons including historical inaccuracies. Here are four common errors which can have a big impact on both land sale transactions as well as during daily operational management.

The Invention That Changed Surveying

When it comes to timberland assets, acreage can equate to profitability. Thus, with ~105 million acres of investable timberland in the U.S., the potential investment return is mind-boggling.

The truth is, land has always been a valuable investment, which means that properly parceling the land has always been imperative...