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Mapping Thousands of Hectares with Ease: How RG Tree Ltd Uses MapServe

Robert Goode is the Director of RG Tree Ltd, an arboricultural consultancy covering the South and Southeast of England. His work involves detailed tree surveys and mapping across varied land types, from small plots to sprawling residential estates.

Arboriculturalist

Before

  • Required accurate, large-scale mapping for tree surveys across up to 4,000 hectares
  • Needed to load maps onto GPS-enabled survey tablets for fieldwork
  • Faced difficulty sourcing consistent, scalable plans from other providers
  • Relied on mapping that would integrate with AutoCAD and tree plotting software

After

  • Uses MapServe to quickly purchase and download detailed, OS-standard maps
  • Loads maps onto survey tablets with GPS and embedded software before going on-site
  • Plots trees in the field, then creates layered reports in AutoCAD
  • Seamlessly integrates MapServe maps with reporting software to deliver client-ready outputs
  • Confidently works across a wide range of land types thanks to reliable, up-to-date data

Process

  • Selects the required area (up to 4,000 hectares) via MapServe
  • Downloads the map in a compatible format for survey software
  • Uses a GPS-enabled tablet to record tree positions and survey data on-site
  • Imports the plan into AutoCAD to build layered reports and visualisations
  • Delivers professional, accurate reports to clients based on the integrated data

Conclusion

MapServe’s combination of scale, accuracy, and simplicity makes it essential for RG Tree Ltd’s workflow. Whether surveying a single garden or a vast estate, Robert relies on MapServe for mapping that’s up-to-date, compatible, and easy to access—saving time and delivering better results to clients.

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