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 have wide experience in the use of satellite-GPS and DGPS systems for surveying tree populations and other types of vegetation. 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

     

       

       

       Inspecting highway trees close to a school entrance.