Forestry Software for TIMOs & REITs
TRACT handles the complexity of institutional timberland management with multi-fund/multi-property capabilities, depletion tracking, entity-level reporting, and enterprise-grade timber security. Trusted by leading forestry operations including INGKA Investments (IKEA), BTG Pactual, and Superior Pine.
Why Institutional Timberland Investors Choose TRACT Over Legacy Tools
Built for Institutional Complexity
TRACT natively handles complex ownership structures, multiple funds, and diverse property portfolios that legacy forestry systems simply can’t manage. From joint ventures to carried interests, TRACT tracks ownership percentages, distributions, and performance metrics across any structure your legal team can create.
Fund-Level Reporting
Generate accurate fund performance reports with GAAP-compliant depletion calculations, IRR tracking, and investor-grade documentation. TRACT maintains the detailed transaction history and basis tracking that institutional investors demand, with audit trails that satisfy your accountants and regulators.
Enterprise Timber Security
Protect your investment with end-to-end chain of custody, GPS verification, and EUDR-compliant documentation. TRACT’s timber security features help prevent theft, ensure legal compliance, and provide the traceability documentation increasingly required by institutional investors and ESG frameworks.
TRACT vs Legacy Tools for Institutional Forestry
| Capability | TRACT for Institutions | Legacy Forestry Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-fund management | ✅ Native support for complex structures | ❌ Single-entity design |
| Depletion tracking | ✅ GAAP-compliant, automated calculations | ❌ Manual spreadsheet reconciliation |
| Investor reporting | ✅ Fund-level IRR, performance metrics | ❌ Property-level reports only |
| Audit compliance | ✅ Complete transaction history | ❌ Limited audit trails |
| Chain of custody | ✅ GPS verification, EUDR compliance | ❌ Basic or no traceability |
| Entity consolidation | ✅ Roll-up reporting across funds | ❌ Separate systems per entity |
| Integration capabilities | ✅ APIs for custom institutional systems | ❌ Closed, proprietary platforms |
| Scalability | ✅ Designed for portfolio-scale operations | ❌ Single-property limitations |
Why Forestry Teams Choose TRACT
Purpose-built for forestry. TRACT isn’t generic business software adapted for logging. Every feature — from load entry to settlements to timber security — was designed for how wood suppliers actually work. No workarounds, no modules bolted on after the fact.
One system, not five. Field apps, load tracking, accounting, reconciliation, and reporting all live in one platform. Data enters once and flows everywhere it needs to go — no re-keying, no spreadsheet bridges between disconnected tools.
Real support from real forestry people. When you call TRACT, you talk to someone who knows the difference between a gate card and a scale ticket. Every engineer on the team builds features for your industry — forestry isn’t a side project.
How TRACT Works — From Load to Ledger
1. Log the Load
Drivers enter loads on their phones — even offline. GPS tags the location automatically. Photos of scale tickets get scanned by AI and converted to data. No paper shuffling back at the office.
2. Track & Reconcile
Every load is tracked from origin to delivery with full chain of custody. When mill statements come in, TRACT matches them against your records automatically and flags discrepancies the same day.
3. Settle Automatically
Contract terms are entered once. TRACT applies the right rates to every load — stumpage, freight, harvesting — and generates settlement statements. What used to take days takes minutes.
4. Sync to Your Books
Settlements, invoices, and payments sync directly to QuickBooks or NetSuite. No double entry, no export/import dance. Your books stay accurate in real time.
Getting Started Is Faster Than You Think
Switching software sounds painful — but the UGA study measured exactly how long it takes to get up to speed:
2.8 weeks
Loggers
6.1 weeks
Foresters
7.5 weeks
Admin Staff
33% of teams saw measurable business improvement in less than one month. The majority saw results in less than three months. And 42% reported the software allowed them to reduce or reassign administrative staff — meaning TRACT doesn’t just save time, it frees up headcount for higher-value work.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
TRACT serves forestry operations across North America — from mid-size regional dealers to institutional timberland investors managing hundreds of thousands of acres.
43 hrs/week
Average time saved per operation (UGA study)
$62K/year
Average cost savings per operation (UGA study)
67%
Said benefits exceeded costs (UGA study)
Estimate Your Savings
Based on peer-reviewed research from the University of Georgia, adjusted for your operation size.
Based on UGA Warnell School study of mid-size operations (~6 crews). Estimates scale linearly and are for illustration only.
Ready to See the Difference?
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