BS 5837 Tree Survey Module
BS 5837:2012 Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction
This module has been developed in collaboration with JCA Limited, one of the countries most trusted and respected arboricultural and ecological consultants.
Designed for the arboricultural business who works with both small and large scale developers, housing associations and authorities responsible for asset management.
For general information visit our Main Features page.
Read on for more information about this module.
Module Features
BS 5837:2012. The data collection form in this module has been designed to capture all the information you'll need to comply with BS 5837:2012. We are aware this standard is under revision and as soon as it is released we will update this module ( Information accurate as of 1 Jan 2025 )
Accurate Tree Locations. Tree locations are added by snapping like a magnet to an imported site plan or map or, can be added manually using the inbuilt location tools. Better still, try linking your handheld GPS or smart phone to your device for more precise positioning. Suggest reading this interesting article about GPS and location accuracy provided by many mobile phone manufacturers.
Tree Buffers. Produces the RPA ( Root Protection Area ) Canopy Shape and Fall area. All of which are exportable. ( Calculations use the multi stem formula ) [ See picture lower right ]
AutoCAD Compatible. Built in DWG and DXF Import/Export convertor and Geo-referencing Tools.
Feature Rich Toolkit. Measure, Create, Edit, Annotate and Save your own Drawing Features to overlay upon any existing or imported map.
Drawing & Photo Database. Store, Sort, Find and Edit your imported Drawings, Site Plans and Photographs. Found all in one place in Portable Mapper's built in Drawing and Photo Database.
Windows based. For Office compatibility and design flexibility. Install on any Windows 10 or 11 device whether Tablet, Laptop or Desktop.
Connection free for surveying off grid. With no reliance on a data connection or the Cloud your data is safe in your hands.
Customer Support when and where you need it most. Portable Mapper is easy to use and our customers agree. Find out what they have to say about us here Testimonials. With large pre-programmed buttons and popup on screen guidance you won't be stuck for long. For tips, shortcuts and answers to common questions have a look at our FAQ page. And don't forget Portable Mapper customers are entitled to 30 days FREE unlimited technical support too. That's how confident we are in our product.
Editable Root Protection Area. Calculated from the dimensions given this is a sensitive subject and one that provokes emotion. Portable Mapper provide the tools to edit the RPA whilst reminding the user of the change in RPA area. The rest we must leave to you, the professional.
Pest & Disease Section. Incorporates this new section. See our Blog here.
CAVAT & Tree Carbon Sequestration. Calculated using the multi stem formula incorporating structural condition and life expectancy.
Groups of Trees with just a few clicks. Create a single Tree then Clone it as many times as you need. Clone can create groups or patterns of trees for you. Alternatively create a single tree group shape and fill in some basic information.
Tree Group Canopy based on the shape of the trees within. An automatically produced shape surrounding your choice of trees and based on the crown dimensions of each tree.
some basic information.
Automated Reports and Drawings. Site drawings exported to PDF with title block, border and legend at the touch of a button. Professional looking reports automatically generated for each tree. Imagine the time saved. [ See last two images below ]
The images above are for illustration only. The hatched Root Protection Area is calculated using the Multi Stem formula. Tree Canopies coloured by Category. Windthrow/Fall area calculated as height x 118%