Tree mapping software

[sean]

Looking for advice on tree mapping software. To be used for tree surveys and 5837 reports etc. what do you use? What are the reccommendations?

 

All advice welcome.

 

Cheers

[sean]

Apart from the couple of members who posted in a previous thread im astounded that out of all the members on arbtalk there is not a single reply to this thread. :confused1:There seems to be a reluctance to share info on this subject. Where are all the surveyors.

 

Surely there are other members who can help with this subject:confused1:

 

Rant over........all help welcome.

[openspaceman]

Apart from the couple of members who posted in a previous thread im astounded that out of all the members on arbtalk there is not a single reply to this thread. :confused1:There seems to be a reluctance to share info on this subject. Where are all the surveyors.

 

Surely there are other members who can help with this subject:confused1:

 

Rant over........all help welcome.

 

I don't do formal tree inspections but I do site mapping, often with reference to SSSIs, TPOs and conservation areas. I use a program called mapmaker, the professional version is 30day free trial and then it loses a bit of functionality and runs as a gratis version. I find it adequate and intuitive. I have used the database functions but not much. I can layer georeferenced photos on it but for illustration I usually pin them to a KML file for viewing in Google earth. If I need a bit more detail I license a OS map for the duration of the project.

[Paul Barton]

There have been a few similar threads that may be useful: http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/general-chat/21173-tree-survey-software-technology.html

[Paul Barton]

And here: http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/forestry-woodland-management/20944-mapping-survey-software-suggestions-help.html

[sloth]

Also try a look on uktc archives, or pose a question. I got very good off forum responses which lead to very interesting phone calls, much advice and help with decision making...

[Paul Barton]

Also try a look on uktc archives, or pose a question. I got very good off forum responses which lead to very interesting phone calls, much advice and help with decision making...

 

So what did you plump for in the end?

[sloth]

Pear Techs wares, easy enough for a techno-dunce like me to use! Parting with my hard earned is on this weeks to do list

[Paul Barton]

Do it! I reckon you'll wonder why you waited this long once you started creating nice looking plans in a few clicks.

[sloth]

So what are you using? Time got away from me today and ended up spending the day doing 'nice family things' at a horrendously busy and hot zoo! Still, 3 weekdays left to call and order...