Qarb is the fast and intuitive CAD plug-in for BricsCAD® and AutoCAD® that makes tree plotting simple. Built alongside arboriculturists, it creates BS 5837-compliant tree plans quickly and accurately, helping professionals prepare planning reports, manage tree data, and collaborate with design teams more efficiently.
Developed by arboriculturists for arboriculturists, Qarb is the practical CAD tool for plotting trees without fuss. Whether you need detailed planning reports or quick internal drawings, Qarb helps you get the job done faster.
Instantly produce professional, BS 5837-compliant tree plans ready to issue to clients. Supported by KTF Software’s expert team, Qarb comes with direct help and ongoing support, ensuring you get the most from your investment.
Designed for BricsCAD® & AutoCAD®, Qarb works natively in DWG, removing file conversion headaches and ensuring compatibility.
Generate BS 5837 tree plans quickly and accurately, streamlining planning applications and tree management.
Automate repetitive plotting tasks, saving hours on surveys and reports, while reducing errors.
Qarb is a plug in CAD application for BricsCAD® and AutoCAD® that creates BS 5837 compliant drawings and any type of tree survey. Whether you’re preparing planning submissions or managing trees on an estate, Qarb delivers a high-quality, professional output every time.
Created alongside experienced arboriculturists, Qarb is designed for speed and simplicity. Even if you’re not a CAD expert, its clear tools and intuitive interface make plotting quick and easy.
Streamlined Teamwork
Work directly in BricsCAD® or AutoCAD®, keeping every drawing DWG-native for easy sharing and coordination with planners, designers, and clients.
Consistent Standards
Use built-in BS 5837 styles, canopy options, and RPAs to ensure every plan is clear, professional, and consistent across projects.
Faster Approvals
Clear visuals reduce questions and speed up reviews, helping arboriculturists move projects forward without delays.
Lower Project Costs
Automated plotting, instant RPA calculation, and powerful search tools save hours on surveys and reduce the need for rework.
Powerful and flexible tools for BS 5837 tree plotting—built for busy professionals.
Fully meets BS 5837 requirements for planning and development reports
Plot trees from survey coordinates in seconds
Personalised layer prefix
Crown spread displayed based on north, east, south and west measurements
Locate and zoom to any tree instantly.
Personalise plans with your preferred label style
Plot singles, groups, or continuous canopies with flexible styling
Freeform hedges can be drawn using a range of polyline styles
Choose your own canopy style
Visualize tree shading for environmental assessments
Instantly calculate and display RPAs for single or multi-stem trees
Add fencing to show retained tree protection areas
Import tree survey data from a spreadsheet straight into Qarb. Configure headings, set up drawing units, and Qarb matches fields ready for plotting. Within seconds, you can plot trees in your CAD drawing, complete with species labels, RPAs, canopies, and fencing if required.
Built-in flexibility means you can modify styles, hatch RPAs, or adjust canopies on the fly, with results updated instantly. Everything stays in DWG, ensuring full compatibility with your workflow.
Qarb combines CAD precision with real-world arboricultural needs. Developed specifically for BS 5837 reporting, it adapts to the way arboriculturists work. Plot trees individually or in groups, hatch RPAs, and include flexible styling—all with a single click. It’s fast, reliable, and proven to save significant time on every project.
Straightforward pricing – standalone or bundled with BricsCAD® licensing.
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Let's try and cover some of the most frequently asked questions. As always, you can contact us for more detailed information.
Absolutely! Qarb is specifically designed to meet BS 5837. It automatically generates root protection areas (RPAs), canopies, stem locations, labels, and protective fencing positions according to the standard. That saves manual drafting and reduces the risk of non-compliance and resubmissions.
Yes. Qarb supports CSV imports. Simply map your columns to tree species, stem coordinates, spread, and height — and if you have x//y coordinates, Qarb will plot all trees instantly.
Qarb runs as a plug-in inside BricsCAD® Pro and above, and full AutoCAD®. It uses standard CAD entities (lines, circles, texts), ensuring full DWG compatibility. No proxy objects, no external viewers — your survey drawings remain editable and portable.
Yes. All users receive UK-based support from arboricultural CAD experts. That could include live phone support, TeamViewer sessions, and bespoke video demos if needed. We’re available to help with technical questions or workflow improvements.
