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Basic Inventory Tools . Mobile Community Tree Inventory (MCTI) Street Tree Electronic Management System (STEMS). PDA Inventory Package. Collect Data. Use and Integration. Palm based inventory tool. MCTI Basics. Three Methods of Implemnentation. Paper based, via tally sheets
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Basic Inventory Tools • Mobile Community Tree Inventory(MCTI) • Street Tree Electronic Management System (STEMS)
PDA Inventory Package Collect Data Use and Integration
MCTI Basics Three Methods of Implemnentation • Paper based, via tally sheets • Windows desktop applicaiton • Using a PDA and computer
Multiple Data Collection Methods • Paper, via tally sheet • On a Windows based computer • Using a computer and a Personal Digital Assistant (Palm Pilot, Handspring, etc.)
Getting Started (paper) • Download Inventory Manual • http://www.umass.edu/urbantree/palm • Print Paper Tally Sheets • Begin Data Collection in the Field on Paper Sheets
Getting Started (computer) • Windows 95 or newer PC • Download and install software • Data entry at your desktop
Customizing MCTI • Allows multiple users • Custom Tree Species Listings • Unique Community ID tags
Getting Started (PDA) • Windows 95 or newer PC • Palm OS PDA w/2mg memory • Install PDA software • Begin your field data collection
MCTI PDA Software PDA Log In Screen
MCTI PDA Software PDA Data Entry Screen
MCTI PDA Software PDA Data Entry Screen
MCTI PDA Software PDA Data Entry Screen
MCTI PDA Software PDA Search Screen
Status of the Trees/Forest Size/Age Distribution Species Distribution Condition Planting, Maintenance, and Removal Needs
Species Distribution 14% 54% 32%
Condition # of Trees
Maintenance and Other Needs Pruning Other Maintenance Removal Hazard Risk Assessment Photo courtesy of the USDA Forest Service
STEMS – Street Tree Electronic Management System • Maintenance & Management System • Linked to MCTI Inventory • Provides Work Order Tracking and Staffing Planning • Multi-platform Implementation (PDA, Paper, Bar Coding, etc.) • Freeware Distribution
Training • Over 130 participants in MCTI training in New England, NY and PA in 2003 • Online User’s Manual • Web based instructional tutorial under development by Trees NY