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Connected Forest

by Trimble · Since 1978
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Quick facts
VendorTrimble
Year launched1978
StatusActive
LocationWestminster, Colorado
Countries servedGlobal
Languages3
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierN/A
Free trialN/A
Contact salesYES

About Connected Forest

Connected Forest is a forestry management software from Trimble that manages the forestry supply chain of planning, planting, growing, harvesting, transporting, and processing. It combines features such as DataSync, DataVuze, and Forestry One to help users manage their forest operations effectively. This platform is designed to provide real-time data and insights, aiding forestry professionals in making informed decisions. Connected Forest supports various languages including English, Spanish, and Portuguese to accommodate a global user base. Key capabilities: planning management harvest tracking transportation logistics data synchronization multi-language support Best for: forestry professionals that need an integrated solution for managing the entire forestry supply chain.

The CONNECTED FOREST suite from Trimble offers a powerful forestry-focused ERP and data platform designed to manage the full lifecycle from forest planning to timber delivery. Users gain spatially-enabled tools for inventory, procurement, logistics, and financial settlement. The flexibility of cloud-hosted SaaS for smaller operations and full enterprise deployment for large organisations makes it adaptable. Its mobile field data collection and GIS integration help shift forestry operations away from paper and disconnected systems into one unified workflow. The global reach and deep forestry industry experience of Trimble and its partners lend credibility and support. On the other hand, potential adopters should be prepared for the implementation effort, especially where workflows have been manual, and budget accordingly for training, configuration and partner services. Smaller firms may find entry cost or complexity a barrier unless they focus on a select module. Overall, for organisations serious about transforming forestry operations, CONNECTED FOREST represents a strategic platform rather than a simple software tool.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Enables complete end-to-end visibility of the forest supply chain for better decision-making
  • Offers both SaaS and enterprise deployment options to suit organisation size and needs
  • Supports spatial/GIS workflows natively, giving field and office alignment
  • Helps digitise paper-based processes in forestry (loads, tickets, transport, yard)
  • Global vendor with established forestry domain expertise and partner network
Cons
  • Pricing/details not transparent publicly, making budgeting harder for smaller firms
  • Complexity of modules may require significant training, change management and implementation effort
  • Some features may be oriented toward large forestry operations rather than very small businesses
  • Customisation/partner services may increase cost and implementation time
  • Limited publicly documented marketplace of third-party add-ons or plug-ins, so dependency on vendor or partner for extensions

Features

Key features

Forest Inventory & Asset Visibility

provide quick access to land/forest assets and their status

Procurement & Contract/Receiving Management

manage wood fibre purchase contracts, delivery and settlement

Mobile Field Data Collection

mobile forms and GIS-enabled capture in remote/field locations

Spatial / GIS Integration

embedded map views and spatial editing for operations planning

Real-Time Supply Chain Visibility

track fibre from forest through transport to mill for transparency

Additional features

Customer/Forest Owner Management

maintain data for landowners, stakeholders

Forest & Stand Planning

silvicultural plans, growth/harvest simulation, cutting block planning

Worksite & Harvest Operation Management

schedule, monitor and report on harvesting or silviculture tasks

Wood Procurement & Log Inventory

track inbound/outbound fibre, yard inventory by species, form, sort

Logistics & Transport Management

transport tracking, load ticketing, delivery reconciliation

Financial Settlement & Contract Management

automate invoicing, settlements based on delivered logs/contracts

Reporting & Dashboards

KPI monitoring, business health metrics, cost/revenue insights

Land & Resource Management

manage real estate, leases, land holdings, rights, permits

Compatibility with Mobile/Offline Field Work

support disconnected environments, mobile forms

GIS/Map Production & Spatial Editing

produce maps, integrate GIS workflows, spatial data management

Traceability & Compliance Support

support chain-of-custody, certification, regulatory data workflows

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
3
Interface languages
7
Billing currencies

Interface languages

EnglishGermanPortuguese

Billing currencies

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