Announcements on Free State Drivers

Happy New Years - Well for FPS

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Remember that July 1 is the first day of the new year for The Forest Projection and Planning System (FPS). This means anything measured this year before today is assigned a year of last year for its measurement. Today ALL growth is considered to have happened and it is year end of the current calendar year.

Happy New Years - Well for FPS

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:08 -0600

Happy New Years - Well for FPS

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:12 -0600

Happy New Years - Well for FPS

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:16 -0600

Happy New Years - Well for FPS

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:00:20 -0600

Happy New Years - Well for FPS

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:56 -0600

Happy New Years - Well for FPS

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 00:00:27 -0600

2018 Forest Biometrics Research Institute Annual Meeting. What did we hear...

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:25:14 -0700

Today was the day for the annual FBRI annual meeting where we are supposed to hear about all the great things that have been done with contributors money that is furthering the needs of forestry and improved FPS.

2018 Forest Biometrics Research Institute Annual Meeting. What are we going to hear...

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:00:50 -0700

Today is the day for the annual FBRI annual meeting where we are supposed to hear about all the great things that have been done with contributors money that is furthering the needs of forestry and improved FPS.

Happy New Years - Well for FPS

Sun, 01 Jul 2018 00:00:58 -0600

2017 Forest Biometrics Research Institute Annual Meeting. What we heard...

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 19:30:28 -0700

The much anticipated FBRI Annual meeting happened today. Did we learn anything?

New Software Screenshots

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 10:37:08 -0600

In cooperation with The Natural Biometrician, the penguins around the shop here have been working on redesigning the FPS database developed by The Forest Biometrics Research Institute. Many times the developers have made the announcement that the FPS database is just an example and users are expected to customize it to fit their needs. The FSD Office Penguins are well on the way to making that a reality with straightforward updates, navigation menus, and functions. Check out some of the initial screenshots at The Natural Biometrician and tell us what you think. Want to use the interface for something else. Go for it. It is flexible enough to handle just about any MS Access database type of model.

Oh ya, the downside is the cost. FREE!!!! Yes, that is right we are giving it away as we should. Currently settling on the license before releasing in mid-November 2017. To protect the USER, we are actively considering GPLv3. Open Source! That doesn’t mean we would turn down contributions if you feel that it is worth the development.

Solar Eclipse 2017

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 00:00:56 -0600

Ok seriously you think that on a day where the entire United States will be able to see some form of eclipse the office penguins will be in the office. NEVER!!! Viva la penguins! The office is packed up and will be in the center line of totality. Where will you be? We will post after the event. If you are just seeing this it may be too late but for more information visit:

Happy New Years - Well for FPS

Sat, 01 Jul 2017 00:00:17 -0600

Upcoming Workshop Cancled

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 14:00:48 -0700

The planned workshop scheduled for February 8, Getting the Most Out of Your Inventory Data with FPS: Building a Wall-to-Wall Inventory, has been canceled. No real word on why from WFCA when asked. This is the second time FSD has attempted to run this workshop in cooperation with WFCA and the second time it has been canceled by powers not in the control of FSD and no real information on why.

Happy New Years - Well for FPS

Fri, 01 Jul 2016 00:00:45 -0600

Day 1 – FPS Localization by SiteGrid and CASH Card - Images

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 07:42:21 -0600

This post is large (MB) due to full resolution photos. Viewing is recommended on high speed non-metered internet connection. Site 2 Parking Area: Drag or scroll sideways to look around. Site 3 Panorama: Drag or scroll sideways to look around. Site 3 Photo Sphere:

Day 2 - FPS Localization by SiteGrid and CASH Card

Sun, 12 Jun 2016 19:54:06 -0600

Here is a quick summary of the first day of the FBRI hosted event and some of the things we learned. The day started off with a USB stick of documentation and taper software being distributed. I highly recommend ALL FBRI Contributors request this from the Portland FBRI Office. This seconds day was very much an observe the use of the software tool with most of the day spent watching the alternative software options being run.

Day 1 - FPS Localization by SiteGrid and CASH Card

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 18:36:33 -0600

Here is a quick summary of the first day of the FBRI hosted event and some of the things we learned. Parking at Oregon State University costs a fortune. in 1 month the new FPS libraries will be released with no software update. July was specifically mentioned several times. Perhaps we will see that promised library from several years ago. Participants will receive a USB stick with all materials from the class.

Will you be attending the upcoming FBRI Training...

Sat, 21 May 2016 20:50:21 -0600

Hello everyone. Just over a week ago FBRI announced the upcoming “FPS Localization by SiteGrid and CASH Card” to be held on June 7 - 8, 2016. FSD will be sending one of the office penguins to attend this workshop as many of you have had great questions about the 10 meter site and associated projects. In preparation for the upcoming workshop FSD has developed a quick calculator for Android.

2015 Forest Biometrics Research Institute Annual Meeting. What we heard... (Afternoon)

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 15:31:45 -0700

The much anticipated FBRI Annual meeting happened today. Did we learn anything? James Arney Report Measuring Density Stand Indices Tree Indices Growing Space Stand vs tree charts Diameter/(Height-4.5) ratios 10-m site “I have lots of data” FPS CASH Card Correct Age, Site, Height Non-Parametric Education tie-in looking for a school to teach the FPS way Conclusion Trees are the experimental unit Measure all heights Stem map Localize the 10-m site Non-parametric Nelder Plots

2015 Forest Biometrics Research Institute Annual Meeting. What we heard... (Morning)

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 12:58:45 -0700

The much anticipated FBRI Annual meeting happened today. Did we learn anything? Board report from Dan Opalach Starting with a “Formal Board Meeting” Rob Taylor is leaving the FBRI Board The FBRI Mission The FBRI Board introductions Ken Borchert, BIA Jim McWhorter, Terra Verde Dan Opalach, Ph.D., Green Diamond Brian Sharer, GreenWood Resources (Starting Jan 1, 2016) Marc Vomocil, Starker Forests Officers

2015 Forest Biometrics Research Institute Annual Meeting. Why you should be there...

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 12:01:14 -0700

The next FBRI Annual meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2015 from 10am to 3pm at the Portland DoubleTree Lloyd Center. This year proves to be one of the most interesting annual meetings ever…

The office Penguins return to the nest!

Wed, 12 Aug 2015 23:59:20 -0600

While we appeared to have a day and a half of no power the amazing men and women of the power company came through today. So the penguins made a mad dash back to get the nest back up and running. Amazing how all the simple things on a network have to be started in a specific order and typically not able to be done remotely.

Had to abandon the nest...

Tue, 11 Aug 2015 22:16:27 -0600

Hello all. This has been a rocky week. Monday evening at about 7pm a severe storm with micro-bursts and hurricane force winds came blowing through the nest in Missoula. Initial estimates were that 18,000 people were without power. This ranged from Darby, MT to Polson, MT. That is 130 miles long. The office penguins waited for the storm to pass then grabbed the chainsaw to help the neighbors cut there way out.

Happy New Years - Well for FPS

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:45 -0600

Getting The Most Out Of Your Inventory Data With FPS: Building A Wall-To-Wall Inventory

Mon, 15 Sep 2014 00:00:08 -0600

Come and see the upcoming workshop that the FSD Penguins are collaborating to put on in Portland Oregon on October 23, 2014.

Cleaning the Nest

Thu, 08 May 2014 00:39:57 -0600

The FSD Web Penguin is feverishly working to revamp the FSD website. The hope is to provide more content at a more regular basis. Please check back to see what is happening while we move the rocks around the nest.