{"id":24378,"date":"2018-10-18T16:53:02","date_gmt":"2018-10-18T15:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/discussing-urban-tree-canopy-cover\/"},"modified":"2020-04-20T15:46:35","modified_gmt":"2020-04-20T14:46:35","slug":"discussing-urban-tree-canopy-cover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/gb\/discussing-urban-tree-canopy-cover\/","title":{"rendered":"Defining Urban Tree Canopy Cover"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>By Kieron Doick<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To appreciate the total contribution of an urban forest (defined as all the trees in the urban realm) to the livability of a city, we need a city-wide tree survey, right? Well, partially. It\u2019s true that one cannot beat a full inventory appraisal or, alternatively, a statistically representative survey &#8211; via an i-Tree Eco survey, for example. Yet percentage <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>urban tree canopy cover<\/strong> <strong>(UTC)<\/strong><\/span> can also provide a reasonable estimation of benefit provision. Perhaps even more usefully, an assessment conducted at a meaningful geographic scale can present a picture of equitable or inequitable provision especially when overlain with maps of population density or social deprivation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8846\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8846\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8846 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/luca-micheli-799250-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/luca-micheli-799250-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/luca-micheli-799250-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/luca-micheli-799250-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/luca-micheli-799250-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/luca-micheli-799250-unsplash-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/luca-micheli-799250-unsplash.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8846\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seattle, Washington<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>So what is the current level of canopy cover provision?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Canopy assessments are now extremely accessible via the free-to-use <a href=\"https:\/\/canopy.itreetools.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">i-Tree tool<\/a>.\u00a0 It\u2019s quick too. Following a tour of the tutorial, one can set up an assessment and complete a simple survey in approximately one hour. Indeed, it was exactly this approach that has been used to collect data on hundreds of cities around the world. In 2016, figures for\u00a0291 UK towns and cities were presented at the 2017 ICF Conference<span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">1<\/span>. The study showed that \u2013 in England \u2013 41 (14%) had less than 10% UTC and only 8 (3%) had over 30%. The vast majority \u2013 178 or 63% \u2013 had between 10 and 20% cover. In Scotland, UTC ranged from 10 to 22%. And while only Cardiff (at 21%) was included for Wales, actually the Welsh showed to be leading the UK in UTC assessment, having reported on all their urban areas in both 2006 and 2013<span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">2<\/span>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8855\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8855\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8855 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_9074-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_9074-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_9074-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_9074-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_9074-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_9074-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_9074.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8855\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Greener Grangetown, Cardiff<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>What is the correct level of canopy provision?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Scientifically speaking, we cannot yet state an optimal UTC. In the US, 40% used to be the target for all cities. Today, this has been dropped in preference for a local target derived from area-specific assessment of provision and aspiration. However, across the world, targets of 30, 40 and even 50% are documented<span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">1<\/span>. The Urban Forestry and Woodland Advisory Committee Network (UFWACN) and other related associations, took the TPBEIII paper data and compared it with population and deprivation indices to recommend that a \u201cminimum standard for tree canopy cover is set for a local area\u201d and that \u201c20% is a good aspiration\u201d<span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">3<\/span>. With the majority of people living in urban areas and less than 20% UTC is most cities, setting and attaining such a target would bring substantial benefit.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8477\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8477\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8477 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/20180706_160523-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/20180706_160523-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/20180706_160523-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/20180706_160523-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/20180706_160523-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/20180706_160523-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/20180706_160523.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8477\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Navy Pier &#8211; Chicago, Illinois<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Progress to 20% Urban Tree Cover<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>At the 2007 AA Conference, Jeremy Barrell raised an alarm: UTC is decreasing. \u2018Trees in Towns II\u2019, published in 2008, alluded to the same trend<span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">4<\/span> , and the 2016 NRW study \u2018Tree Cover in Towns and Cities\u2019 affirmed such losses. The truth is that empirical evidence for UTC change does not exist in most countries<span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">5<\/span> and even once it is available \u2013 and irrespective of what that trend might be shown to be \u2013the figures above reveal that the majority is already below a 20% minimum UTC standard. The need already exists, therefore, to create and deliver strategies for increasing UTC. Today, we enjoy the fruits of our ancestors\u2019 work \u2013 the Victorian fashion for tree-lined boulevards for example \u2013 could we be doing more to preserve their legacy and create a legacy of our own?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8852\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8852\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8852 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_8709-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_8709-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_8709-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_8709-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_8709-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_8709-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_8709.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8852\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Newcastle University<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">1\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Doick, K.J., Davies, H.J., Moss, J., Coventry, R., Handley, P., Vaz Monteiro, M., Rogers, K., Simpkin, P. (2017). The Canopy Cover of England\u2019s Towns and Cities: baselining and setting targets to improve human health and well-being. Conference Proceedings of TPBEIII. Urban Trees Research Conference. 5-6th April 2017. Institute of Chartered Foresters, Edinburgh.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">2\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>NRW. (2016). Tree Cover in Wales\u2019 Towns and Cities: Understanding canopy cover to better plan and manage our urban trees. NRW, Aberystwyth, Wales. 145pp.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">3\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>https:\/\/www.forestresearch.gov.uk\/tools-and-resources\/tree-canopy-cover-leaflet\/ https:\/\/www.forestresearch.gov.uk\/documents\/2109\/FR_FC_TreeCanopyData_leaflet.pdf<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">4\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Britt, C. and Johnston, M. (2008). Trees in Towns II: A new survey of urban trees in England and their condition and management. Research for Amenity Trees No. 9. DCLG, London.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">5\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Even though it is needed to guide equitable delivery of urban tree benefits, to set UTC targets, and to monitor progress towards them.<\/p>\n<p>Kieron is a Science Group Leader, Head of Urban Research conducting studies on urban green space and land generation for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forestresearch.gov.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Forest Research<\/a>, working alongside external partners to advise on regeneration schemes.<\/p>\n<p>Follow Kieron on Twitter <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KieronDoickFR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Kieron Doick To appreciate the total contribution of an urban forest (defined as all the trees in the urban realm) to the livability of a city, we need a city-wide tree survey, right? Well, partially. 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