Forester UVM Consulting Services

Utility-driven expertise. Vendor-agnostic execution.

Forester is more than a software platform — we’re a strategic consulting partner for vegetation management teams navigating today’s complex landscape of tools, data, and compliance requirements.

Whether or not a utility uses the Forester platform, our consulting services deliver value by helping teams:

Select the right data and imagery partners
We provide vendor-neutral guidance on satellite, aerial, and LiDAR imagery solutions — including integration planning, budgeting support, and performance evaluation — so utilities can make informed choices that align with their goals and workflows.

Streamline and connect operational processes
With deep experience in systems integration, we help bridge the gaps between GIS, work management, contractor coordination, audit compliance, and reporting — no matter what systems are in place today.

Apply cloud-native and AI-powered tools
Forester’s team includes Azure AI and data analytics specialists who can help utilities explore advanced capabilities like automated prioritization, risk modeling, and large-scale asset analysis — using their existing infrastructure or helping them move toward one.

Leverage decades of field, technical, and data experience
Our team brings real-world expertise across utility vegetation management, software development, GIS, and operational analytics — with a practical understanding of what works on the ground, not just on paper.

By offering flexible, hands-on support tailored to each client’s needs, Forester helps utilities move faster, reduce risk, and build best-in-class UVM programs — whether that means overhauling a workflow, evaluating new vendors, or modernizing a legacy system.

Forester Consulting Services

Strategic consulting and systems integration for vegetation management – from vendor selection to workflow design

Whether building something new or optimizing existing systems, our consulting model meets them where they are — with flexible, vendor-neutral support tailored to utility operations.

Forester provides strategic consulting and systems integration support to help utilities modernize their vegetation management programs. Our services are designed for flexibility — whether or not clients use the Forester platform.

We combine decades of experience in vegetation operations, software development, GIS, and analytics to help utilities streamline planning, optimize reporting, and evaluate best-fit partners. Forester acts as a vendor-agnostic advisor with real-world field insight and implementation know-how.

Who We Help

Forester works with a wide range of utility vegetation management stakeholders — from local cooperatives to large investor-owned utilities. Our consulting services are designed for:

Vegetation managers and UVM supervisors looking to modernize workflows and reporting.
GIS and IT teams working to integrate disparate tools and field systems.
Compliance and audit leads to improve traceability and regulatory readiness.
Procurement and operations leaders evaluating imagery vendors, contractors, or analytics platforms.
Utilities currently using Forester software, as well as those using entirely different systems.

Whether clients are building something new or trying to improve what’s already in place, we tailor our support to the systems, constraints, and goals of each team.

What We Offer

Imagery & Data Strategy

Evaluate vendors for satellite, aerial, or LiDAR imagery.
Recommend partner combinations based on cost, coverage, and accuracy.
Plan for data integration with GIS, work management, and compliance systems.
Deliver integration-ready plans to align imagery with GIS and reporting systems.

Workflow & Systems Design

Map current workflows across departments and identify bottlenecks.
Design improved tasking, inspection, and audit workflows.
Support system integration across GIS, ERP, contractor tools, and mobile apps.

Applied AI & Scalable Data Tools

Provide Azure AI and cloud consulting to support forecasting, prioritization frameworks, and risk models.
Deliver proof-of-concept tools or models based on client data, with optional prototypes in Azure or Power BI.
Help teams move from static tools to cloud-based, scalable solutions.

Vendor-Agnostic Implementation Support

Facilitate vendor evaluation, selection, and onboarding with neutrality and insight.
Bridge communication between utility staff, IT teams, and third-party vendors.
Create implementation roadmaps that account for real-world field constraints.

Strategic Reporting & Dashboards

Design executive- and field-ready dashboards in Power BI and other tools.
Define meaningful KPIs and compliance metrics that support audit readiness.
Ensure reporting aligns with planning, performance tracking, and regulatory obligations.

Tiered Service Levels

Tier	Service Level	Description
Tier 1	Advisory	Strategic consulting and technical guidance to inform decision-making. Includes vendor evaluations, workflow reviews, and recommendations tailored to utility needs.
Tier 2	Design & Planning	Hands-on collaboration to map workflows, assess integration needs, select vendors, and develop actionable implementation roadmaps.
Tier 3	Implementation Support	Embedded support for rollout and adoption — including project management, systems integration guidance, field enablement, and user onboarding.

All tiers are vendor-agnostic and scalable, designed to meet utilities where they are – whether assessing options or actively deploying solutions.