WoodsApp

WoodsApp

EN

WoodsApp is a map based forest information system, where user can utilize search engine that enables finding ideal forest compartment according to user-specific requirements. All Finnish-wide open forest stand data by Finnish Forest Centre is available in the system. Service works effortlessly on both mobile device or tablet, when you are searching suitable wood trade and silvicultural work units. WoodsApp brings significant benefits for timber buyers, forest service providers and forest owners associations. The service is an effective tool for searching timber trade or silviculture targets, the new customer acquisition of the forest service business and the purchase of forest property. You can see area, main tree species, development class, cutting potential, action proposals and other information related to the forest stand. In addition to open forest stand data, useful background and theme maps are available. These maps help in finding important natural habitats or evaluate cutting potential.

Type of wood
Stemwood
Origin of wood
Forest
Mobilization Potential
Not possible to assess
Kind of wood concerned
Stemwood
Sustainability Potential
Positive
Impact on environment & biodiversity

Positive/depends on management decisions

Ease of implementation
Medium
Economic impact
Positive
Job effect
Less field work/ helps to plan forest operations
Income effect
Positive
Specific knowledge needed
IT-tool and silvicultural knowledge needed
Key prerequisites

Silviculture knowledge is needed

Domain
Products, markets, trade
Challenge addressed
5.- Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains
Type of solution
Data platforms, data hubs
Digital solution
Yes
Innovation
Yes
Country of origin
Finland
Scale of application
National
Start and end year
-
Contact data
Owner or author
Bitcomp Oy
Elina Koskimäki, Product Manager
References and Resources
Project under which this factsheet has been created
Rosewood