Professional Compasses for Forestry and Land Surveying
Navigation and bearing measurement remain core skills in professional forestry and land surveying. CSP Forestry carries a curated selection of professional compasses — from classic lensatic and baseplate compasses to the precision Brunton compasses used for boundary surveys and bearing-line traverses. Whether you're running a boundary line, laying out a timber cruise, or navigating in dense forest without GPS, a quality compass provides reliable directional reference that electronics cannot always match.
For combination instruments, browse our compass-clinometer combos that measure both bearing and slope in a single instrument — ideal for efficient timber cruising. Pair with clinometers, field books, cruiser vests, and binoculars for a complete navigation and forest measurement kit. Browse our full surveying supplies catalog.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of compass is best for forestry work?
Most foresters use a mirror sighting compass (like Brunton) or a baseplate compass for timber cruising and boundary surveys. Brunton compasses are the professional standard for precise bearing measurements. Browse our compass selection for available models.
Do you carry Brunton compasses?
Brunton compasses are among the professional standards we carry in our compass collection. Check current availability in our surveying and forestry catalog. We also carry combination compass-clinometers.
Do you carry compass-clinometer combinations?
Yes. Our compass and clinometer combination instruments measure both bearing and slope in a single tool — a popular choice for efficient timber cruising and stand exams where both measurements are taken frequently.
What other navigation tools do you carry?
We carry compasses, binoculars, maps and atlases, range finders, and surveying tools for professional field navigation and forest inventory work.
