Anyone who claims to be GIS-savvy knows what a significant investment field data collection hardware and software is when implementing a system. Not to mention the sophisticated databases that create those beautiful maps. The good news is that most field software already is set up to accept Laser Technology's (LTI) laser data string. This means that there is potential for GIS professionals to fully utilize the benefits of laser offsets and measurements without investing a lot of time or money to do so. More...

Laser Technology and American Forests co-host webinar on Measuring Tree Height

Laser Technology, Inc. (LTI) and American Forests invite you to watch the final installment in a three-part webinar series which they co-hosted to note the changes to American Forests' guidelines for the National Big Tree Program. American Forests restores and protects urban and rural forests and was founded in 1875, making it the oldest national nonprofit conservation organization in the country. LTI's tools are used by scientists, forest ecologists, and timber cruisers all over the world. Based in Centennial, CO, LTI is the manufacturer of the most popular line of laser rangefinders, the TruPulse series. More...

Laser Technology and American Forests co-host webinar on Measuring Tree Girth

Inspired by the need to communicate the changes in established techniques, Laser Technology, Inc. (LTI) and American Forests have co-hosted a series of webinars. The second webinar recording is now available for all who wish to learn updated measuring guidelines and how to minimize errors when nominating national big tree contenders. The three part series highlights the changes made to the program in 2013, and is suitable for all skill levels. Three important topics are covered: measuring crown spread, determining circumference and calculating tree height. More...

TopGun Veg-Tool with LTI's TruPulse Makes Vegetation Management Easy

What's a utility company to do when vegetation gets in the way of power lines? El Paso Electric and Alabama Power Company are taking a shot, one shot, with Aerotec's patented TopGun Veg-Tool, which includes the TruPulse 360 laser rangefinder from Laser Technology, Inc. (LTI) with remote trigger/pistol grip features. More...

We in Colorado and the other Rocky Mountain states are privileged to live in or near vast areas of forested land with breathtaking views. As you've no doubt heard Colorado is experiencing a number of wild fires burning out of control. In particular the "Black Forest" fire near Colorado Springs has consumed over 22 square miles destroying over 500 homes killing two as of this writing. Ongoing drought conditions and high temperatures make our forests a tinder box for dry lightning strikes and other natural forms of ignition keeping state fire fighters on edge. Natural causes is one thing, but allowing encroaching vegetation to compromise clearance areas next to high voltage power lines is altogether another story! More...