BS 3998 Tree Condition & Works
BS 3998:2010 Tree work recommendations
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 3998:2010 Fully Compliant set of Visual Assessment Criteria. What better way to create software than by partnering with those who do the job for a living. Listening to the difficulties faced with other software, adding tools and features to help navigate real life problems, and ultimately creating a software package for you with lessons already learnt built in.
Combining the skills and experience of a Lantra Advanced Level Tree Inspector together with a Council Tree Inspector of over 35 years and more recently JCA Limited, you know this Module will tick all the boxes in all the right places.
Each Dialog Box Tab has a theme and has been carefully laid out to be both practical to use whilst out on Site and efficient in the use of your time. All together forming the comprehensive set of visual assessment criteria you see before you here. Criteria that assesses :
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The Tree's general health, structural integrity and potential for failure.
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The relationship of the Tree and recommended works with surrounding trees and the natural or built environment.
Use regularly as part of your ongoing tree management and maintenance plan.
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.
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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 ]
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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.
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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.
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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 above ( last slide ) plus our Blog here
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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%