Features
Silvacom FMS™ consists of a set of cloud-based geospatial forest management applications and modules specifically engineered to facilitate the complete forest management process.
The applications and modules are accessible from anywhere, anytime; all you need is an internet connection, computer and log in. With best-in-class data security, routine backups and regular software updates; never worry about in-house infrastructure failures or server updates ever again.
Silvacom FMS also connects with other third-party applications, truly bringing together the complete management of your forest.
Silvacom FMS Features
Facilitate Forest Management Activities
- Spatial editing tools to create and manage cut blocks
- Plan and managed harvest activities
- Track harvest operations
- Manage silviculture activities
- Enable Insightful decision making
Comprehensive Road Management
- Manage road permitting, structures and events
- Enforce business rules and automatically prescribe activities
- Linear referencing Spatial editing tools
Completely Cloud-Based System
- Cloud-based data management and storage
- Cloud-based document management
- Best in class data security
- Compatible with existing third-party applications
- No upfront software licensing cost
Harvest Variance Tracking
- Automate planned vs harvested block variance processing
- Categorize and manage variance to plans
- Auto-generate variance
Simplified Regulatory Submissions
- Prepare for regulatory approvals more efficiently
- Expedite the government submissions process (e.g. FTA and RESULTS)
- Reduce administrative workload
GIS Made Easy
- Generate georeferenced production maps
- Produce high-quality purpose-built maps
- Easy-to-use, full in-app spatial editing capabilities
- The latest Esri technology
Connect Your Business and Your Teams
- Connect your whole team through one system
- Remote staff can manage key data
- Full in-house customization of user permissions
- Mobile data collection opportunities (via third-party app integration)
Silvacom FMS is the Most Comprehensive
and Secure Cloud-Based Forest Management Software
in the World
Silvacom FMS Applications Overview
Harvest Planner
A comprehensive forest planning application for planning and managing all tactical and operational data, including cut blocks, roads, structures, events, and more - with full spatial editing, geoprocessing, reporting, and much, much more.
FILE EXCHANGE
A general-purpose file storage system for storing and retrieving documents within the system. This repository is secure and user-managed and used as a document management platform for storing generated maps and reports using Silvacom FMS.
DATA MANAGEMENT
The Data Management application provides a platform to interact with our Data Extract, Maps Online and Spatial Data Exchange modules, all conveniently aggregated for ease of use.
Silvacom FMS Modules Overview
SILVICULTURE PLANNER
A geospatial silviculture planning and reporting tool. The Silviculture Planner application includes automatic generation of prescribed silviculture activities, full spatial editing capabilities for activities, import of spatial data from external sources, and input utilities for survey data.
Harvest Tracker
A database interface for displaying and managing key dates and related block attributes (such as volume information at the block harvesting stage).
MAPS ONLINE
An effective and intuitive web application for users to easily generate common "canned" production maps required for the forest management operations. Maps are purpose-built and designed in consultation with our clients. High-quality cartographic products are produced using the latest Esri technology.
DATA EXTRACT
An easy-to-use utility to extract spatial data from Silvacom FMS for offline GIS geoprocessing, mapping or custom analysis and reporting.
SPATIAL DATA EXCHANGE
Spatial Data Exchange is a simple to use check-in/check-out tool to exchange spatial data between a user’s desktop GIS system and the Silvacom FMS data warehouse.
The Silvacom FMS Customer Support Difference
With Silvacom FMS you not only gain access to our comprehensive cloud-based forest management software, but you also access our responsive and effective customer support team. Our renowned team includes technical gurus and forestry professionals.
We strengthen your team because we’re part of it.
Testimonials
Our clients have great things to say about Silvacom FMS
"We needed to implement a forest management system with an extremely lean IT team. The timelines were very aggressive, and it is impressive that Silvacom FMS delivered under these constraints."
Talon Flaten
Gorman Group
"For over 10 years, Mercer has valued the Silvacom FMS software and services. Their innovative solutions stand out and assist in improving our business efficiencies. We have relied on them to get us what we need to be successful."
Stefan Szabo
Mercer Peace River
"Edfor Cooperative has used Silvacom FMS for over ten years, and as a small organization, it allows us to do more with less and track forestry events from cutblock to free growing. We enjoy the freedom to focus more on field-work, and the Silvacom FMS support staff is a HUGE asset for technical and forestry support."
Dave Cobb
Edfor Cooperative
"Silvacom FMS exceeded our expectations."
Andrew Gorman
Gorman Group
What's Happening
The latest news, event attendance alerts and product updates from the Silvacom FMS team
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