--- title: AM Surveys Pty Ltd date: 2025-09-05T14:35:00+10:00 author: Private Forests Tasmania canonical_url: "https://pft.tas.gov.au/directory/arthur-moehrke-surveys-pty-ltd-3" section: Services Directory --- 1. [Private Forests Tasmania](/) 2. AM Surveys Pty Ltd # AM Surveys Pty Ltd ### Area of Operation: TASMANIA ![AM surveys](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Logos/Service-Directory-Logos/AM-surveys.png) **AM Surveys: Aerial Imagery & LiDAR Capabilities and Forestry Industry Benefits** AM Surveys is a leading spatial services provider based in Tasmania, offering comprehensive aerial imagery and LiDAR solutions through their advanced technology platform. Their capabilities include: Core Technologies \- UAV/Drone Surveying: Unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with high-resolution cameras and sensors \- Airborne LiDAR Services: Light Detection and Ranging technology providing precise 3D terrain mapping \- 3D Modelling: Advanced processing capabilities for creating detailed digital elevation models \- Laser Scanning: Ground-based and aerial laser scanning for comprehensive data capture \- Asset Recording: Detailed documentation and mapping of infrastructure and natural resources Technical Specifications \- High-resolution aerial photography with centimeter-level accuracy \- LiDAR systems capable of penetrating dense forest canopy \- Vertical accuracy down to ±10cm for topographic mapping \- Wide area coverage capabilities (hundreds of square kilometers per day) \- 360-degree visibility and high data acquisition rates \- GPS and Inertial Navigation System (INS) integration for precise positioning Benefits to Tasmania's Forestry Industry supporting the following: *1. Forest Inventory and Management* \- Accurate Tree Volume Estimation \- Species Classification \- Growth Monitoring \- Harvest Planning *2. Environmental Monitoring and Compliance* \- Biodiversity Assessment \- Erosion Detection \- Water Quality Protection \- Fire Risk Assessment *3. Operational Efficiency and Safety* \- Road Network Planning \- Slope Analysis \- Safety Risk Mitigation \- Reduced Survey Time: Aerial surveys complete in hours what would take weeks using traditional ground-based methods *4. Regeneration and Reforestation* \- Post-Harvest Assessment \- Planting Site Optimization \- Regeneration Monitoring \- Weed Detection *5. Carbon Management and Reporting* \- Carbon Stock Assessment \- Baseline Documentation \- Change Detection \- Forest Certification Support: Data collection to support sustainable forest management certifications *6. Infrastructure and Asset Management* \- Power Line Inspection: Assessment of vegetation encroachment on transmission lines \- Road Condition Monitoring: Regular assessment of forestry road infrastructure \- Boundary Delineation: Precise mapping of property boundaries and forest compartments \- Damage Assessment *7. Research and Development* \- Silvicultural Research: Support for forest management research projects \- Climate Impact Studies: Long-term monitoring of forest responses to climate change \- Decision Support *8. Cost-Effectiveness* \- Reduced Field Work: Minimizes expensive and time-consuming ground-based surveys \- Faster Data Collection: Large areas surveyed in single flights \- Improved Accuracy: Higher precision than traditional survey methods \- Multi-Purpose Data: Single survey provides data for multiple management applications TASMANIA SPECIFIC ADVANTAGES \- Local Expertise: AM Surveys' Tasmania-based operations provide understanding of local forest types and conditions \- Weather Adaptability: Experience operating in Tasmania's challenging weather conditions \- Accessibility Solutions: Capability to survey Tasmania's remote and mountainous forest areas safely and efficiently This comprehensive approach to aerial imagery and LiDAR services positions AM Surveys as a valuable partner for Tasmania's forestry industry, supporting sustainable forest management, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance across the state's diverse forest landscapes. ### Contact Details - Arthur Moehrke - [ 0427911976](tel:0427911976) - [ 0427911976](tel:0427911976) - [ arthur@amsurveys.com.au](mailto:arthur@amsurveys.com.au) - PO Box 103, Snug tas 7054 - [ http://www.amsurveys.com.au](http://www.amsurveys.com.au)