Forest Metrix

Forest Metrix is a comprehensive application designed for consulting arborists, tree service firms, forestry professionals, urban forestry departments, and land management companies. The software aims to facilitate tree inventories, tree risk assessments, tree appraisals, workflow management, and reporting. It caters to businesses of all sizes, from individual consultants to large organizations, as well as small and large institutions and firms. Forest Metrix is utilized by a wide range of professionals and industries, including consulting arborists, tree care firms, forestry professionals, urban forestry departments, consulting foresters, and timber companies.

Key Features

Tree Inventory: Forest Metrix provides a comprehensive tree inventory database that allows for easy creation, updating, and management of tree inventories. Users can input essential tree information such as geolocation, species, DBH, and more. The software also supports the inclusion of pictures and voice notes for in-depth analysis of tree health conditions.

Tree Risk Assessment: Forest Metrix offers a complete ISA TRAQ tree risk assessment system, providing a standardized approach to assess tree risks. Users can conduct TRAQ analyses, make risk assessments, and prioritize work based on risk factors. The system automates calculations and provides logical sections to enter and report risk assessment data.

Tree Appraisal and Valuation: Forest Metrix supports tree appraisal and valuation using methods such as the trunk formula method and replacement cost method. Users can input tree attributes, and the system will calculate values based on the selected valuation method. It provides a comprehensive system for tree appraisal and valuation, including species ratings lookup and customization options.

Tree Mapping: Forest Metrix offers a mapping system that allows for the creation of professional tree maps without the need for GIS. Users can easily create tree maps by clicking on the map, with automatic geolocation accuracy. The maps can be exported in industry-standard formats and used in popular mapping systems like Google Earth and ArcGIS.

Reporting and Documentation: Forest Metrix allows users to generate various reports, including tree reports, inventories, proposals, maps, and other documentation. Reports can be customized to include specific measures, notes, pictures, and other relevant information. The system supports the creation of one-button PDF reports and enables easy sending of reports directly from mobile devices.

Workflow Management: Forest Metrix includes workflow management features that enable work prioritization, crew communication, and work assignment tracking. Users can create work schedules, track approvals, and generate invoices based on completed work. The system supports the management of chemical treatments, annual government reporting, and proposal creation.

Hardware Compatibility: Forest Metrix is compatible with iPhones and iPads, offering bright screens, GPS capabilities, ruggedized and waterproof features, all at an affordable price.

User-Friendly Interface: The software provides a user-friendly tally sheet with large buttons, clear high contrast layouts, and dynamic interfaces that adapt to different cruise methods.

Field Data Accessibility: Forest Metrix allows users to view the results of their timber cruising directly in the field, without the need for an internet connection or exporting data to another device.

Professional Reports: Forest Metrix PRO offers well-designed and professional reports that can be sent or printed directly from iOS devices.