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Surveying and land management flights help crews chart new areas for planting or harvesting. When the time is right to plant, aerial planting can reseed vast areas in a matter of days. Without aerial planting, the process could take months. Crop management flights help foresters monitor the progress of growth within new stands. When insects or diseases threaten forests, the aerial application of biodegradable control agents can help protect the trees and save the wildlife that depend upon forests for their habitats. And when disaster strikes, aerial firefighting can quickly control wildfires that would otherwise destroy millions of acres, kill wildlife, and threaten homes.
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America's pulp, paper, and wood products companies extensively use General Aviation (GA) to help enhance production while minimizing environmental damage. They can practice selective harvesting of mature trees from the air without having to clear-cut large areas. Aerial harvesting also minimizes the need to build logging roads, which helps to prevent harmful soil erosion. 