Forestry Settlement Software — Automated, Accurate, Fast
TRACT automates forestry settlements with contract-based calculations, seamless landowner/logger/hauler payments, and direct QuickBooks/NetSuite sync. Trusted by leading forestry operations including INGKA Investments (IKEA), BTG Pactual, and Superior Pine.
Why TRACT Settlement Software Beats Manual Spreadsheet Processes
Automated Calculations
Stop spending days calculating settlements manually. TRACT uses your contract terms to automatically compute landowner stumpage, logger payments, and hauler fees based on actual load data. Different species, grades, and pricing tiers are handled automatically. What used to take days now happens in minutes.
One Source of Truth
No more reconciling different spreadsheets or chasing down missing load tickets. TRACT settlement calculations flow directly from verified load data, ensuring every settlement is accurate and auditable. Landowners, loggers, and haulers all see the same numbers because they come from the same system.
Integrated Accounting
TRACT settlements push directly to QuickBooks or NetSuite with proper GL coding — no double entry, no manual journal entries, no errors. Accounts payable, accounts receivable, and 1099 reporting are all handled automatically. Your books stay clean and your accountant stays happy.
TRACT Settlements vs Manual Spreadsheet Process
| Capability | TRACT Settlements | Manual Spreadsheet Process |
|---|---|---|
| Settlement calculation time | ✅ Minutes — fully automated | ❌ Days of manual work |
| Contract compliance | ✅ Automatic pricing tier application | ❌ Manual lookup, prone to errors |
| Data accuracy | ✅ Single source from verified loads | ❌ Multiple spreadsheets to reconcile |
| Payment processing | ✅ Direct to QuickBooks/NetSuite | ❌ Manual entry into accounting |
| Audit trail | ✅ Complete load-to-settlement history | ❌ Scattered files and versions |
| Landowner reporting | ✅ Automatic detailed statements | ❌ Manual report creation |
| 1099 preparation | ✅ Generated automatically | ❌ Manual data collection |
| Multi-entity operations | ✅ Handles complex ownership structures | ❌ Separate spreadsheets per entity |
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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