Smart Forestry Global Market Report 2026

Smart forestry involves using advanced technologies and data-driven methods to manage forests by monitoring and analyzing real-time conditions like tree health and biodiversity. The primary aim is to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of forest management through informed decision-making. This approach supports habitat conservation, climate change mitigation, and community livelihoods.

Smart forestry encompasses both machinery and software. Machinery refers to advanced equipment designed to perform various forestry tasks with improved efficiency, precision, and sustainability. These machines employ technologies such as global positioning systems (GPS), geographic information systems (GIS), and remote sensing for tasks including timber harvesting, forest management, and reforestation. They are used by various stakeholders, including private foresters, government agencies, and research institutes.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have affected the smart forestry market by increasing costs of sensors, drones, and mapping equipment. Forestry management and monitoring applications are most impacted, particularly in Asia Pacific. Higher technology costs have slowed adoption in developing regions. However, tariffs have supported regional technology development.

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The smart forestry market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $5.49 billion in 2025 to $6.09 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to deforestation monitoring needs, forest resource optimization, government forestry initiatives, adoption of mapping technologies, climate change concerns.

The smart forestry market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.12 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to carbon monitoring programs, biodiversity conservation initiatives, smart land management adoption, investment in digital forestry tools, sustainability compliance requirements. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of remote sensing technologies, growing adoption of data driven forest management, expansion of precision forestry practices, rising integration of GIS and GPS systems, focus on sustainable resource monitoring.

The rising demand for responsible forestry practices is expected to drive the growth of the smart forestry market in the coming years. Responsible forestry involves managing forest resources to maintain long-term ecosystem health, productivity, and biodiversity while meeting social, economic, and environmental needs for present and future generations. Demand for such practices is increasing due to growing ecological awareness, regulatory requirements, and the push for sustainable products and certifications. Smart forestry supports these practices by employing advanced technologies for precise monitoring, sustainable resource management, and minimized environmental impact. For example, in June 2025, the Forestry Commission reported that England planted 7,164 hectares of new trees in 2024-25, including 5,765 hectares of woodland creation (9.5 million trees) and 1,399 hectares of planting outside woodland (888,000 trees). Therefore, the increasing focus on responsible forestry is driving the smart forestry market.

The smart forestry market is trending toward innovative digital platforms that improve operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability. These platforms are online systems that integrate services and applications, enabling users to interact, share, and collaborate while enhancing connectivity and functionality. For instance, in June 2024, a Japan-based forestry equipment manufacturer launched a new digital platform that integrates real-time data analytics and AI to optimize equipment management and operational performance. The platform supports predictive maintenance to reduce downtime, enhances machine performance, and allows remote monitoring of fleet health and productivity, improving overall operational efficiency across forestry and construction sites.

In July 2023, a US-based agricultural and forestry machinery manufacturer acquired a Finland-based software company specializing in forest management and digital solutions. This acquisition strengthens the company's precision agriculture capabilities by integrating advanced technologies for efficient crop spraying and nutrient application. The strategic move enables the company to provide more innovative solutions to farmers, improve operational efficiency, and reinforce its position in the agricultural technology market.

Major companies operating in the smart forestry market are Deere & Company, Hexagon AB, Trimble Inc., Maxar Technologies Inc., Esri International LLC, Ponsse Oyj, AFRY AB, Planet Labs PBC, Pix4D SA, Komatsu Forest AB, EcoTrust Software Ltda., Silvacom Ltd., GEOSYS, Rottne Industri AB, Tigercat International Inc., TreeMetrics, Skytec LLC, Agremo Ltd., ForestX AB, Landmark Spatial Solutions, CollectiveCrunch Oy, Blue Marble Geographics, GIS Cloud Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the smart forestry market in 2025. The regions covered in the smart forestry market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the smart forestry market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The smart forestry market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as forest monitoring, resource management, biodiversity protection, and illegal logging prevention. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The smart forestry market also includes sales of IoT sensors, smart cameras, scanners, weather stations, and drones. 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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This report focuses smart forestry market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Machinery; Software
• 2) By Technology: Global Positioning System (GPS); Geographic Information System (GIS); Remote Sensing
• 3) By Application: Timber Harvesting; Forest Management; Reforestation
• 4) By End-User: Private Foresters; Government Agencies; Research Institutes
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Machinery: Harvesting Equipment; Forestry Vehicles; Tree Planting Machines
• 2) By Software: Forest Management Software; Inventory Management Software; Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Companies Mentioned: Deere & Company; Hexagon AB; Trimble Inc.; Maxar Technologies Inc.; Esri International LLC; Ponsse Oyj; AFRY AB; Planet Labs PBC; Pix4D SA; Komatsu Forest AB; EcoTrust Software Ltda.; Silvacom Ltd.; GEOSYS; Rottne Industri AB; Tigercat International Inc.; TreeMetrics; Skytec LLC; Agremo Ltd.; ForestX AB; Landmark Spatial Solutions; CollectiveCrunch Oy; Blue Marble Geographics; GIS Cloud Ltd.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; 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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