Urban tree management in Malaysia faced fragmented data collection, manual record-keeping, and limited visibility into tree health and value. Local authorities and developers lacked an integrated system to monitor, assess, and maintain trees efficiently—especially in aligning their efforts with sustainability goals such as carbon reduction, biodiversity protection, and compliance with UN SDGs. The absence of digital tools to quantify tree value and carbon sequestration further limited data-driven decision-making and long-term environmental planning.

Through TRIS® CLOUD i-Arb, Rich Trees Consultancy delivered a comprehensive digital ecosystem that combines cloud computing, big data analytics, and mobile applications to revolutionize tree management. The platform enables authorities and private entities to track trees using QR codes and GPS, conduct risk and health assessments, and generate KPI dashboards for data intelligence. In 2023, a collaboration with MyNEF introduced the SUSTAIN MODULE, expanding the platform to include carbon calculation, canopy cover mapping, and urban forest data intelligence, transforming trees into measurable carbon assets.

With the enhanced i-Arb system, clients now gain real-time visibility and quantifiable insights into their urban forests, allowing them to treat trees not just as landscape assets but as contributors to carbon balance and sustainability targets. This transformation has enabled transparent reporting of carbon credits, proactive maintenance scheduling, and data-backed environmental accountability. Rich Trees Consultancy’s innovation has set a new benchmark for smart urban forestry—helping Malaysian cities and organizations move closer to climate resilience and sustaainable urban development.