Does everyone need EUDR submission features?

Product, role and topical application are identified. A woodworks contractor does not necessarily perform the function of placing timber on the market.

Is the planted area already considered restored?

The fact of work and the subsequent appropriate biological result are assessed separately.

How do you assess the benefits of a forest works system for day-to-day operations?

Value is affected by biological growth and market. Directly measure the change in specific works and information transfer.

Does the administrator of a small owner decide for him?

Only under a specific mandate. The general provision of the service does not grant all property management rights.

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Industry digitalisation analysis

Forestry: opportunities for digitalization

Clear accounting of works and timber movement

Digital maturity Typical digital maturity Shows the level of digitalisation companies in this line of business typically operate at. The assessment considers use of core systems, how far processes are digitalised, integrations, data readiness and advanced use of data. A 3 means ordinary, middling maturity. A 5 is given only where real-time data, automated decisions and advanced optimisation are already a routine part of core operations.: low
Digitalisation potential Digitalisation potential Shows the scale of business impact digitalisation could have in this line of business. It weighs economic leverage, the scope for digital impact, the scale and repetition of processes, value lost today, and the leverage of better data and decisions. A business area’s score is calculated from five weighted dimensions. A sector’s score is derived from the scores of its business areas.: 62/100
Biggest challenge: Forest plots and stands data outdated or unmatched
Biggest opportunity: Forest works and timber movement are linked to a specific area

Operating model

Forest owner, manager, contractor and timber vendor perform different jobs. Maintenance, restoration and realization functions are selected according to the company's responsibilities.

Long-term forest management

The manager tracks the condition of forest areas and plans maintenance, preparation and restoration work. The history of each area is used to decide on future works and costs.

Administration of small owner forests

The company organizes works agreed with each owner. Owner's approvals, orders for works and billing data are stored near the plot.

Forest Works Contractor

The contractor performs the work agreed upon for the customer and distributes the crews and equipment. He records the performance, quantities and acceptance of the work.

Logging and implementation

The company plans timber preparation, sorting and removal for buyers. Quantities of wood and documents are linked to the place of harvest and specific sales.

Market context

Forestry combines the work of specific areas, quantities of logging, sorties and sales obligations. Different tasks can be performed by the owner, contractor and timber buyer. A reliable history of the area and batch helps to justify the supply and plan the work according to the actual state of the forest.

Workplace conditionsThe technical and removal plan needs to be combined with the availability of a specific area and job opportunities.
Volume and origin of timberThe prepared timber and the removals must be linked to the preparation site and the sales documents.

Workflow and responsibilities

Plot and Mandate

Agree on source versions, owner's right and applicable order.

Work Preparation

Define the area, conditions and actual executor.

Performance and verification

Get the right fact for the job and review the quality.

Applied sequel

Managing a lot of wood or the need for restoration according to real activities.

A multi-year history

Maintain the relationship between condition, cost and subsequent work.

Digital maturity scale

Separate records and manual work

Information is mainly held in separate files or notes. Employees pass it on and reconcile it manually.

Organised data within individual teams

Teams record their work consistently, but sharing information with colleagues still requires considerable manual checking.

Partially integrated systems

Core work is managed in systems. Some information is transferred automatically, but repeated data entry remains.

Coordinated systems and teams

Systems deliver the required data on time. Employees can see unfinished work and know who is responsible for resolving discrepancies.

Continuous measurement and improvement

The team checks data quality, evaluates results and uses them to improve operations. Automation is applied where its value can be demonstrated.

Executive conclusion

Tasks must be linked to a specific plot and agreed upon terms. Work done and quantities of timber must be checked, and the recovery result monitored through subsequent inspections.

Common digitalisation challenges

Forest plots and stands data outdated or unmatched

High

Cadastre, forest management projects, inventory, property, condition of stands, protected areas and actual works are kept on different maps and documents.

Consequences: Planning is based on data of unequal relevance, and field teams and owners see a different state of the plot.

Storms, fires, pests and disease violations are detected too late

High

Satellite, meteorological, fire, pest, field survey and neighbouring areas data are not aggregated into a single risk monitoring.

Consequences: The breach spreads, the value of wood deteriorates, and the cost of sanitation and restoration increases.

The forest works plan is not sufficiently linked to actual execution

High

Cuts, education, road and ditches maintenance, planting, protection, contractors, machinery, permits and actual areas are managed differently.

Consequences: It is difficult to control the scope, quality, deadlines, environmental limits and contractor settlement of works.

Chain of origin and geographical traceability of wood fragmented

High

Plot, crossing pass, exchange, slice, transport document, measurement, buyer and next batch are recorded in separate systems.

Consequences: It is difficult to provide reliable proof of origin, legality and risk of deforestation quickly.

Wood volume and assortment forecasts are inaccurate

Medium

Inventory data, tree measurements, terrain, availability, cutting technology, market sorties and actual removal are not linked.

Consequences: The plan of sale, the need for the equipment and the obligations of the buyer do not correspond to the actual quantity and quality of the wood.

Limitations on biodiversity and the environment not integrated into work tasks

Medium

Habitat, protected species, water protection zones, recreational functions, soil and seasonal restrictions are presented in separate layers or documents.

Consequences: The contractor may receive incomplete information, and the risk of damage, work stoppages and compliance increases.

Results of restoration and juvenile care observed fragmentedly

Medium

Planting material, species, areas of work, access, beast damage, plantation care and re-works are not in a single multi-year history.

Consequences: Problems are noticed too late, it is difficult to compare contractors and choose the most appropriate recovery method.

Smallholder portfolio management depends on individual consultants

Medium

Documents, terms, works, income, taxes and owner decisions of many small parcels are managed by email and personal files.

Consequences: A service company or cooperative struggles to increase the number of owners it serves and consistently communicates the value of a portfolio.

Opportunities

Opportunities to improve operations

Timber origin and EUDR data traceability systemHigh impactThe place of origin and supporting documents are linked to the batch and its movement.Less time for the preparation of buyer's documents and clearer origin of wood by dividing or joining lots.

Timber assortment and sales planning systemHigh impactThe prediction of the sortiment is compared to the fact recorded on the same measurement basis.The team can refine future estimates and separate the expected timber from the quantity that can already be promised to be removed.

Forestry operations and regeneration management systemHigh impactThe task and the fact of performance are associated with the same location and scope.Reception of the work requires less checks, and the result of the recovery remains under observation and after the completion of the planting documents.

Forest condition monitoring and risk assessment systemHigh impactThe priority signal is transmitted to a specific location verification recipient.The wait for the inspection is shortened and its facts help to clarify the rules and reduce the need for unreasonable outings.

Biggest opportunity

Forest works and timber movement are linked to a specific area

The team records the work done, the quantities of timber prepared and the removals. The coordinator sees the rest of the work, the need for the equipment and the data needed for admission or settlement.

Fewer rewrites of quantities
A clearer work plan for the crews
Faster compilation of settlement data
Sorting, quantities and origin data are more accurately confirmed for the timber buyer

Business impact assessment

Potential operational benefitsRelevant areas, approved works and quantities of sorties facilitate planning for forest work and sales.
Why the problem mattersAn improperly assigned area or document of origin makes it difficult to receive the work and provide timber.
Implementation dependenciesThe work is enhanced by geographic data, owner credentials and submissions from different partners.
Smoother wood supply alignmentThe amount of assortments prepared and the documents of origin help to answer the buyer's need. The value of the sale is associated with the accepted production, supply conditions and actual costs incurred.

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How to solve these problems

Solution directions linked to specific business area problems they address.

Problem

Forest plots and stands data outdated or unmatched

Planning is based on data of unequal relevance, and field teams and owners see a different state of the plot.

Solution direction

Forestry operations and regeneration management system