When intervening in the root zone, RootCalc the size of the area of the impaired root zone can be calculated. Natural obstacles in the ground (e.g. foundations) can limit root growth. With RootCalc these growth boundaries are recorded and included in the area calculation. A straight or polygonal excavation edge is then drawn in and the root loss area is calculated with a mouse click.
Knowing the exact size of the root loss area helps to estimate the expected damage, to contain damage shortly after it occurs or to estimate the economic loss in value of a tree.
RootCalc is designed for tree experts, public authority employees, horticulturalists and arborists.
Individual root area
Depending on the tree species and site conditions, the root zone of trees extends beyond the crown. The DIN 18920, is based on a root zone that extends 5 m on all sides beyond the crown for narrow-crowned trees and 1.5 m for all other trees. This size can be RootCalc .
Drawing root barriers
Remains of walls, foundations and building components can act as natural root barriers in the soil.
They can be precisely marked in a grid with a point capture function. Any additional intervention, e.g. trench excavation, can disproportionately increase the damage and contribute to the premature death of a tree. Drawing asymmetrical trench edges in a grid simplifies the input.
Personalized report printing
The result, the root loss area in „sqm“ or „%“, is displayed as a result log in a report viewer and can be printed out together with the personalized data. You can also use your own logo in the results report and change the color of each layer.
