The SFI SmartForest initiative seeks to propel the country's forestry sector into the digital age by 2028. Over 8 years, the project aims to revolutionize Norway's forestry practices by leveraging innovative technologies, including LiDAR, to enhance productivity, minimize environmental impacts, and foster sustainable forest management. SmartForest focuses on silviculture, forest operations, wood supply, and digital information flow to usher in Industry 4.0 standards for the Norwegian forestry sector, promoting real-time communication and data-driven decision-making.