Transportation and Access Management

Haul analysis and road maintenance are key elements in the costing of forest management. GIS helps forest managers effectively manage existing networks and schedule appropriate maintenance.

ArcGIS Network Analyst enables you to solve a variety of problems such as finding the most efficient route, generating directions, and finding the closest facility. Update routes based on road conditions effected by fire, floods, or other events, so your fleet operates efficiently at all times.

• Road Maintenance
• Network design
• Road Management

Other applications of road and forest access planning performed by GIS users include the following:

• Terrain and slope stability analysis
• Cut and fill estimates
• Visibility and viewshed analysis
• Alignment and grade calculations
• Right-of-way corridor studies
• Environmental impact assessment
• Integration of survey data
• Cost and flow analysis

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