Biometrics is the scientific backbone of the FRASS Analytics system. Every valuation begins with data that describe individual trees—their diameters, heights, crown ratios, and species identities—measured and modeled through time. These biological measurements define the architecture of the forest and set the stage for how value emerges from living systems.
In FRASS, biometric data flow seamlessly from the Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS) into our Flex Taper Model, where each tree’s shape and volume are reconciled against observed growth. Together, these modules transform tree-level growth data into merchantable log assortments, Scribner volumes, and ultimately delivered-log values through the RPA Forecast Tool.
The U.S. Forest Service developed FVS as the national standard for simulating stand development over time. By harnessing those growth-and-yield projections, FRASS translates biological potential into quantifiable economic outcomes. Each simulated tree is verified against field measurements, ensuring that the physical structure of the forest—stem form, crown position, and taper geometry—remains faithful to reality. These values drive every financial calculation inside FRASS, linking tree physiology directly to appraised value.
The integration of FVS within FRASS means that every cubic foot of projected growth can be tied to species-specific pricing, management schedules, and real market data. Analysts can compare alternative silvicultural regimes, visualize how growth affects delivered log grades, and measure the compound effect of biological growth versus economic decay. This approach gives forestland owners, appraisers, and managers a level of transparency never before achieved in valuation software—scientific credibility joined with economic precision.
