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Moti is a mobile app for measuring standing stock, tree height, composition, and timber stock using the Bitterlich angle method. It auto-corrects for terrain slope and speeds up data processing by calculating wood stock instantly in the field, offering advantages over manual methods, especially in visibility.

The eGOZD project offers a web-based solution for developing forest management plans by integrating data on forest tenure, infrastructure, and public platforms. This tool aids private forest owners in planning sustainable, multifunctional management aligned with conservation guidelines. By visualizing and economically evaluating production processes, it helps owners optimize timber potential, modernize rural areas, and manage costs effectively. The plan also links to current timber prices, allowing owners to monitor forest performance and make informed decisions, including whether to manage tasks themselves or hire contractors for cost efficiency.

The forestry services market is dynamic, requiring skilled contractors to meet demand and maintain competitiveness. However, knowledge of their efficiency, social responsibility, and environmental impact is often limited. This is especially problematic during large-scale disturbances when forest owners lack information on service providers' quality and reliability. To address this, the “MojGozdar” system was developed in Slovenia. It assesses forestry contractors on three levels: formal suitability, expert evaluation, and customer ratings. The system emphasizes sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and environmental responsibility, helping forest owners connect with reliable contractors and improving service quality through user feedback.

To effectively plan forest operations and optimize resource allocation, it is important to map the Growing Stock Volume (m3/ha) within a specific area. These mapping have been successfully implemented throughout the Tuscany Region as part of the GO-SURF initiative.

WoodChainManager, developed by the Slovenian Forestry Institute, is a web-based tool for estimating wood supply chain costs. It offers three user modules for assessing material costs of individual machines and total costs. This tool helps optimize harvesting systems by allowing users to test the impact of different technologies on total material costs. The simple matrix-based method visualizes the entire harvesting process, providing accurate cost calculations. WoodChainManager aims to increase awareness of cost management and enable direct comparison of various harvesting systems.