SilvaCruise
Forester's Cruising Companion
About
This professional tool streamlines timber cruising and forest mensuration for foresters. It offers offline functionality, replacing traditional field tools with a mobile interface for data collection and analysis. Supports various cruising methods and species-specific volume equations.
What's New in SilvaCruise
1.8.0
July 3, 2026
-Bugs fixed for setting up multi stratum cruise -Volume calculations reviewed and adjusted for accuracy -Quick cruise species selection increased -Volume engine information available for transparency
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SilvaCruise Pro
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FAQ
What is SilvaCruise used for?
SilvaCruise is a professional mobile application designed for timber cruising and forest mensuration. It helps foresters collect and analyze data in the field, replacing traditional paper-based methods with a digital solution.
Does SilvaCruise work offline?
Yes, SilvaCruise is built to work completely offline. This allows foresters to collect and process data in remote areas without needing an internet connection.
What types of timber cruises does SilvaCruise support?
SilvaCruise supports various cruising methods, including variable-radius plot (prism/point sampling), fixed-area plot, tree-based tally, and 100% measure. It also facilitates reconnaissance cruises and full production cruises.
What volume equations are included in SilvaCruise?
The app utilizes published, peer-reviewed volume equations, including Wensel & Olsen (1995) for western conifers and the Clark stem profile model for numerous southern species. It also includes a Form Class 78 table fallback.
What are the supported log rules in SilvaCruise?
SilvaCruise supports the Scribner Decimal C, International 1/4", and Doyle log rules for volume calculations.
What kind of statistical calculations can SilvaCruise perform?
SilvaCruise can calculate Reineke Stand Density Index, complete sampling statistics (CV, SE, confidence intervals, sampling error), and provides basal area, TPA, QMD, and Curtis Relative Density.
Is SilvaCruise suitable for users wearing gloves?
The field interface for collecting detailed tree data in SilvaCruise is specifically designed for one-handed use, making it convenient for users wearing gloves.
How often is SilvaCruise updated?
The latest version of SilvaCruise is 1.5, which was last updated on March 27, 2026. This indicates a recent update cycle for the application.