Lane Southern Orchards

Farm Design Optimization

RCS worked with LSO to increase tree density, optimize harvesting routes, provide stormwater control and reduce erosion. With this framework, RCS designed primary roadways, secondary harvesting lanes, orientation for tree rows, culverts, low water crossings, and check dams.

This project was completed on an aggressive schedule, with portions of the construction underway as plans were finalized.

RCS completed four projects for Lane Southern Orchards in 2017 and 2018. The projects involved the design and development of Pecan and Peach Orchards in the State of Georgia. The orchards were developed on two 500-acre properties, one 700-acre property, and one 1,200-acre semi-contiguous property. The designs for each Orchard included primary and secondary roads, including harvesting lanes, tree orientation, tree spacing, irrigation blocks, stormwater structure design, and erosion control structures. RCS coordinated data collection, including detailed survey, reference in field survey, and wetland, soil, and hydrologic information. Pre and post hydrologic and hydraulic modeling was completed to assess site conditions and design water control structures.

Testimonial

“Our company recently developed and planted 2,500 acres of pecan and peach orchards in Middle Georgia and would not have been successful without Royal Consulting Services, Inc. as our engineering partners. Rick, Dan, and everyone at Royal, through their understanding of the needs of the grower, gave us a development plan that we used to build a state of the art project that is functional, compliant, and one that we will be very proud of for many years to come. Their knowledge, attention to detail and professional demeanor make them great partners and one of the best firms with which I have ever worked.”

                       -Mark Sanchez, CEO, Southern Orchards Management