TreeCollector

What is it?

Tree Collector is an internal, Davey-only, simple tree inventory web browser app free to use by all Service Lines. We built it with knowledge gained from externally funded projects and it is supported by the Corporate Mapping team at the Institute. Tree Collector is open to all employees with a valid @Davey.com email address.

Tree Collector can be used on a phone, tablet, or computer running Android, Apple, or Windows, anywhere you have an internet connection. It requires a modern web browser such as Firefox, Chrome, Safari, or Edge.

  • Users can bypass the Institute to make maps and reports entirely on their own via GIS or Google Earth or even screen captures + a spreadsheet.
  • Or they can email Institute Corporate Mapping to obtain deliverables:
    • inventory & work planning maps
    • spreadsheet tree listing
    • i-Tree benefits

Why did we build it?

We saw need for the ability to conduct small inventories to help manage existing clients and secure more work. It is a “better hammer” versus using a clipboard and a paper map. We hope you will use it to increase efficiency and create new opportunities leading to additional customer engagement. For example, it could be used to sell tree inventories during winter months or by staff who might be on light duty because of injury or illness.

What is it designed for?

Tree Collector is NOT software that can be sold to a client; it is for internal use only. It is built for small inventories, under 1,000 trees. Please contact DRG for larger inventory needs or tree management software.

How to get it:

Visit https://tools.daveyinstitute.com/ and scroll mid-way down the list; this is our easy-to-remember web address. Tip: Bookmark this page in your web browser.

How to use it:

There are two main pages for the tool: The Projects view and the Map view.

  1. Create a new project - set details and turn data collection fields on and off.
  2. When you are ready, use the Map It! button to begin capturing tree data.
  3. Use the GPS on your device to roughly locate your position on the map. However, you do not use the GPS to capture points; just tap the map where the tree is located. (GPS accuracy varies by device and conditions.)
  4. A data input form appears after tapping the map location. The form is generic to work across the entire company. Tip: The Optional CUSTOM fields 1 through 5 can be used to capture data items not listed.
  • Please use Firefox, Chrome, Safari, or Edge. Do NOT use Internet Explorer.
  • Use the SUBMIT button often to send your trees to our server and prevent data loss due to a bad connection.
  • Make post-inventory EDITS in Tree Collector; editing the spreadsheet download will NOT update the map data on the server.
  • Be sure to SUBMIT your work before switching devices – for example: from a phone in the field to an office laptop.