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Production Forecasting Spreadsheet

Last updated :06 Oct 2025

Topic: Manage forests

Use this document to create a 10-year production forecast for a specific area.

Summary

A production forecast helps you estimate timber volumes over a 10-year period for a specific area.

It uses basic stand structure and management, like thinning, felling, and replanting, to project growth using yield models. While it’s not a substitute for direct measurement, it provides a realistic forecast with minimal data input. The spreadsheet includes two worksheets: one for entering stand details and another listing species.

Further support

View guidance on how the spreadsheet should be completed. 

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Production Forecasting Spreadsheet

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