Managing forests, rangelands, and natural resources takes more than boots on the ground—you need maps and data you can count on. Whether you’re planning a timber harvest, tracking reforestation, or managing a vast public land project, the right software can make your job a whole lot easier.
That’s where Traverse PC comes in. Built for real-world land management, TPC gives you the flexibility to work with both PLSS (Public Land Survey System) grids in the west and metes and bounds descriptions common in the east. No matter where you work, TPC has you covered.
Work Smarter with PLSS
If you’re in the western states, you know PLSS is the foundation of land ownership and management. TPC makes it simple to plug in and work directly with townships, ranges, and sections. That means:
- Easier timber inventory and tracking
- Smooth harvest block planning
- Fast, accurate boundary checks
Instead of fighting with complex systems, you can focus on the land itself.
See the Land Like Never Before
Numbers are important—but pictures tell the story. With background photo georeferencing, TPC lets you tie aerial photos, drone shots, or satellite images to your survey data in just a few clicks.
From there, you can digitize right on the imagery to map timber stands, water bodies, roads, or sensitive zones. It’s accurate, visual, and makes planning easier to understand for everyone involved.
Share Without the Headaches
Forestry projects don’t happen in a bubble. You need to share data with engineers, GIS teams, and other agencies. TPC makes that simple by supporting:
- CAD (DWG/DXF) for design work
- GIS formats for analysis and mapping
- LandXML for civil engineering workflows
Your data moves seamlessly into whatever system your partners use—no extra steps, no compatibility headaches.
Keep Big Projects Organized
Whether you’re managing a single stand or an entire district, keeping everything straight is critical. With multi-drawing projects, TPC lets you store unlimited maps in a single job file.
That means you can set up separate drawings for:
- Pre-harvest inventory
- Harvest areas
- Reforestation planning
- Ecological and conservation zones
Everything stays organized and easy to find, so you’re never lost in your own data.
Tools That Grow with You
At the end of the day, TPC Desktop is about helping you do your job better—mapping land more accurately, managing resources more efficiently, and building sustainable practices that last.
Whether you’re with the BLM, a forestry service, or working independently, TPC is a tool you can count on to keep your projects clear, organized, and moving forward.
Because when your maps make sense, your management does too.
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