brian g. crane and associates

                                     

Tree surveys and management plans

We have strong experience in computer-aided surveying and are familiar with a number of tree management packages, including STEMS, ConfirmArboriculture, EasyTreev, TreeScan, TreeLogger and Pocket FastMap. Local Authorities considering purchase of one or other of these systems often seek our advice. We use the 'Digiterra 6' satellite-GPS plotting system for surveying tree populations and other types of vegetation. Data and drawings can be exported in conventional GIS formats.  We are used to collating large amounts of data from both survey and research projects using appropriate computer techniques and utilising such data in the preparation of detailed assessments of tree populations, amenity woodlands and other arboricultural features and in the preparation of management plans.

 We offer the following services:

  • Individual tree inspections (both climbing and ground level) using the IML 'Resistograph' decay detection drill downloading to computer for graphic representation of results

  • Large scale computerised surveys of urban tree populations

  • Preparation of management plans and urban tree strategies
  • Trunk road and motorway tree surveys, using GPS/DGPS location
  • Supervision of arboricultural works, preparation of works schedules, tender documentation and tree works specifications, assessment of contractor performance
  • Qualified and experienced personnel

  

  Inspecting highway trees close to a school entrance.