AIE - Tools

• Clinometer    For measuring tree heights.
• Compass    For taking canopy extent bearings, etc.
• Diameter Tape    For measuring tree circumference/diameters.
• Endoscopes    For inspecting cavities and essential for bat work.
• Laser Measure    For measuring tree crown spreads.
• Tally Counter    For manual counting of multiple trees.
• Tree Tags      For fixing to tree trunks as means of identification.
• WeatherWriter      Specialized Clip Board.

• Arbasonic Decay Detector      Decay detection using ultrasound.
• Digital MicroProbe   Decay detection using a rotating probe.
• Fractometer   Wood strength analyzer
• Impulse Hammer     Decay Detection using sound
• Increment Borer    Hand operated device to obtain samples of wood.
• Picus Sonic Tomograph      Decay detection using sound.
• Plastic Mallet      Manual detection!
• Portable Compression Meter       Mechanical increment device
• Resistograph        Decay detection using a rotating drill.
• Shigometer       Decay detection by measuring electrical resistance
• TreeRadar   Internal Scanning System

• Terravent.  Soil air injection system.

• Cambium Saver.

• Air Spade.  Compressed air excavation tool.
• Tree Spade        Mechanical device for transplanting trees.

• ArborCAD  tree plotting software for AutoCAD users
• Arbor-Shadow  tree shadow plotting software
• ArborTrail  tree data collection software
• Computer Aided Design (CAD)     Software
• Google Earth  Aerial photographic viewing program

• TEMPO  tree evaluation method for tree preservation orders
• THREATS  tree hazard rating and assessment
• QTRA  quantified tree risk assessment

• Arborbolt      (Lightning conductor fixing)
• Swedish Fid      For use while splicing ropes.