Forestry software represents specialized technology tailored to enhance and streamline diverse aspects of forest management, encompassing inventory tracking, planning, sustainability assessment, and resource optimization. Its implementation fosters efficiency and informed decision-making within the forestry sector. The principal aim of forestry software is to facilitate the effective management and optimization of forestry operations and resources.
The primary categories of forestry software products include on-premises solutions and cloud-based platforms. On-premises forestry software denotes software installed and operated on computers situated within the organization's premises. These encompass various technologies such as cut-to-length, geospatial, and fire detection, serving a range of applications including forest management, logging management, mapwork harvesting, inventory, and logistics management, among others.
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The forestry software market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.28 billion in 2024 to $1.53 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable forestry solutions, the rising adoption of big data in forestry, the growing need for data-driven decision-making in forestry operations, increasing focus on sustainability and environmental protection.
The forestry software market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.13 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the rising need for operational efficiency, increasing demand for real-time monitoring, integration of GIS and remote sensing, and awareness of carbon sequestration. Major trends in the forecast period include increased integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms for advanced data analysis, growing adoption of Internet of things (IoT) devices, development of blockchain technology, adoption of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) solutions, expansion of cloud-based solutions.
The growing demand for forest products is expected to drive the growth of the forestry software market. Forest products include a wide range of materials, such as wood and non-wood resources. Compared to non-renewable alternatives like concrete, steel, and plastic, forest products offer significant environmental benefits, such as sustainability and carbon sequestration. Forestry software provides forest managers with the necessary tools and data to optimize resources, improve efficiency, ensure compliance with regulations, and promote sustainable management practices, which in turn supports the increased production of forest products. For example, in June 2024, the Wood Recyclers Association, a UK-based group, reported that large-scale biomass was the largest consumer of waste wood in 2023, processing 2.8 million tonnes, or 63% of the total wood processed. This marked a 2.6% increase from the previous year, underscoring the importance of waste wood biomass in providing low-carbon, reliable power. Thus, the growing demand for forest products is driving the expansion of the forestry software market.
Key players in the forestry software sector are developing cloud-based solutions for log settlement to streamline and automate the tracking, valuation, and settlement of log transactions. This innovative approach enhances efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in forestry operations. Cloud-based log settlement solutions offer forestry companies a scalable, secure, and cost-effective method for managing log procurement, measurement, valuation, and payment processes, ultimately improving operational efficiency, transparency, and compliance in the forestry supply chain. For instance, Trimble, a U.S.-based software company, introduced a new cloud-based version of its Log Inventory and Management System (LIMS) named LIMS PRO in July 2023. This cloud-hosted solution is tailored to enhance operational visibility and efficiency for small- and medium-sized forest product companies, enabling them to benefit from increased productivity and growth previously accessible only to large enterprises. By digitizing lumber supply chain workflows and providing features such as mobile ticketing, real-time reconciliation, and automated invoicing, LIMS PRO facilitates operational enhancement.
In April 2023, Waverock Software, a U.S.-based vertical software holding company, acquired PlanIT Geo for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition will provide PlanIT Geo with additional capital, resources, and operational expertise from Waverock Software, enabling the company to scale up and innovate its urban forestry software and consulting offerings. PlanIT Geo, a U.S.-based geospatial technology and software company specializing in urban forestry, planning, and natural resources, stands to benefit from the acquisition in terms of expanded growth opportunities and enhanced capabilities.
Major companies operating in the forestry software market are Trimble Inc., Forest Information Technology Systems Inc., Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc., Forest Green Rovers Ltd., EcoPlan Consulting, Mason, Bruce & Girard Inc., Silvacom Ltd., Remsoft Inc., Exacom Inc., Ecotimber Inc., Envirosight LLC, Forest2Market Inc., Ecometrica Limited, Ecovision Environmental LLC, Forest Metrix LLC, Azavea Inc., TreeTracker LLC, ForestEye Inc., Forestry Traction Inc., Ecotrust
North America was the largest region in the forestry software market in 2024. The regions covered in the forestry software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the forestry software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The forestry software market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as timber tracking, GIS mapping, harvest planning, sustainability assessment, wildlife habitat management, and carbon sequestration tracking. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The forestry software market also includes sales of data storage and processing systems, handheld measurement tools, RFID tags and barcode scanners, and remote sensing instruments. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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2) By Technology: Cut-To-Length; Geospatial; Fire Detection
3) By Application: Forest Management; Logging Management; Mapwork Harvester; Inventory And Logistics Management; Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By On-Premises Forestry Software: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems; Geographic Information System (GIS) Software; Inventory Management Software; Forest Management Software; Land Use And Management Software
2) By Cloud-Based Forestry Software: Software As A Service (SaaS) Solutions; Forest Management And Planning Tools; GIS And Remote Sensing Solutions; Data Analytics And Reporting Tools; Mobile Forestry Apps
Companies Mentioned: Trimble Inc.; Forest Information Technology Systems Inc.; Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc.; Forest Green Rovers Ltd.; EcoPlan Consulting
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Forestry Software Market Characteristics
3. Forestry Software Market Trends And Strategies
4. Forestry Software Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Forestry Software Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Forestry Software PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Forestry Software Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Forestry Software Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Forestry Software Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Forestry Software Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Forestry Software Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Forestry Software Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
On-Premises Forestry Software
Cloud-Based Forestry Software
6.2. Global Forestry Software Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Cut-To-Length
Geospatial
Fire Detection
6.3. Global Forestry Software Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Forest Management
Logging Management
Mapwork Harvester
Inventory And Logistics Management
Other Applications
6.4. Global Forestry Software Market, Sub-Segmentation Of On-Premises Forestry Software, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
Geographic Information System (GIS) Software
Inventory Management Software
Forest Management Software
Land Use And Management Software
6.5. Global Forestry Software Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Cloud-Based Forestry Software, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Software As A Service (SaaS) Solutions
Forest Management And Planning Tools
GIS And Remote Sensing Solutions
Data Analytics And Reporting Tools
Mobile Forestry Apps
7. Forestry Software Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Forestry Software Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Forestry Software Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion