The RootFlare field manual

Guides, chapter by chapter.

Everything from setting up your account to a client's whole inventory, written by a working arborist. Read it front to back, or jump to what you need.

1Getting started

Set up your account and run your first assessment.

1.1 Set up your account Add your business details, signature and credentials so every report you make carries them, then add your first tree. 3 min
1.2 Your first assessment, start to finish Walk through a basic tree risk assessment in RootFlare, from choosing the tree to targets, conditions, risk ratings, mitigation and finalizing. 4 min

2In the field

Assessments, photos and field mode on your phone, with or without signal.

3Reports

Turn an assessment into a finished report and send it.

3.1 Making and emailing reports Choose a report format, add the photo appendix or the ISA Basic Tree Risk Assessment Form, generate the PDF and email it to your client. 2 min

4Trees and inventories

Keep a record of every tree, and work with a client's inventory.

4.1 Importing a client's tree inventory Bring a client's tree list into RootFlare from a spreadsheet or GIS file, match its columns, preview the result, and export your trees back out. 2 min

5AI analysis

Let Claude suggest findings from your photos, for you to review.

5.1 AI analysis with your own Anthropic key Connect your own Anthropic API key, have Claude look at a tree's photos, and review its suggestions before anything is added to your assessment. 2 min

6Your account

Your team, settings and data.

6.1 Inviting your team Invite other arborists to your account so you share trees, assessments and reports, and see what the owner and members can each do. 2 min

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