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# 7 Signs It's Time to Switch Forestry Software

Switching forestry software isn’t always an easy decision, and there are many factors to consider when deciding whether it's time to make the change. However, this complexity shouldn’t hold your organization back from making a change that will drive significant business value for years to come.

We understand the investment you’ve made to date must be considered when leaving a software vendor. It might feel like a loss of time and money; however, consider the long-term losses if you continue to use software that doesn’t help your company operate efficiently to meet your goals. It’s important to think past the initial investment and focus on the total cost of ownership when evaluating a new forestry software's long-term benefits.

Don’t let your company fall behind with the wrong software when there are new and better forest management software systems available on the market. **Download our free checklist to help you decide if it's time to start thinking about making a switch. **

## Download our free checklist to help you decide if it's time to switch forestry software vendors.

## Our Clients

Silvacom FMS is used by small and large forestry companies, including:

![bc-ministry-of-forests-logo-colour](https://www.silvacomfms.com/hubfs/bc-ministry-of-forests-logo-colour.png)

[![weyerhaeuser](https://www.silvacomfms.com/hubfs/Logos/Client%20Logos/weyerhaeuser.jpg) 

](https://www.weyerhaeuser.com/)

[![mercer-logo-1](https://www.silvacomfms.com/hubfs/Logos/Client%20Logos/mercer-logo-1.png) 

](https://mercerint.com/)

[![tolko-industries](https://www.silvacomfms.com/hubfs/Logos/Client%20Logos/tolko-industries.png) 

](https://tolko.com/)

[![Mistik-logo-1](https://www.silvacomfms.com/hubfs/Logos/Client%20Logos/Mistik-logo-1.png) 

](https://www.mistik.ca/)

[![Gorman_Group-1](https://www.silvacomfms.com/hubfs/Logos/Client%20Logos/Gorman_Group-1.jpeg) 

](https://www.gormanbros.com/)

![Mondi logo](https://www.silvacomfms.com/hubfs/Mondi%20logo.avif)

[![Millar Western logo](https://www.silvacomfms.com/hubfs/Logos/Client%20Logos/Millar%20Western%20logo.png) 

](https://millarwestern.com/)

[![alberta-newsprint-company](https://www.silvacomfms.com/hubfs/Logos/Client%20Logos/alberta-newsprint-company.png) 

](https://www.albertanewsprint.com/)

[![Atlas Holdings](https://www.silvacomfms.com/hubfs/Logos/Client%20Logos/Atlas%20Holdings.png) 

](https://www.atlasholdingsllc.com/)

[![Little Red River Forestry Logo (client)](https://www.silvacomfms.com/hubfs/Logos/Client%20Logos/Little%20Red%20River%20Forestry%20Logo%20(client).png) 

](https://lrrcn.ab.ca/corporations-societies/corporations/)

[![Edfor_logo](https://www.silvacomfms.com/hubfs/Logos/Client%20Logos/Edfor_logo.png) 

](http://edfor.org/)

## Testimonials

 Our clients have great things to say about Silvacom FMS

![icon](https://www.silvacomfms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20assets/icon.png?width=38&height=36&name=icon.png)

### "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

![icon](https://www.silvacomfms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20assets/icon.png?width=38&height=36&name=icon.png)

### "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

![icon](https://www.silvacomfms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20assets/icon.png?width=38&height=36&name=icon.png)

### "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

![icon](https://www.silvacomfms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20assets/icon.png?width=38&height=36&name=icon.png)

### "Silvacom FMS exceeded our expectations."

 Andrew Gorman

 Gorman Group

## Silvacom FMS is the Most Comprehensive Cloud-Based Forest Management Software in the World.

**Make Forest Management Easier!**

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