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Louisville Urban Tree Canopy Assessment

Abstract

This urban tree canopy assessment was undertaken to examine tree canopy in detail – this study provides statistical data, mapping analysis, and a prioritized planting plan that will help focus tree management and tree planign resources where they are needed most.Recommendations for growing and protecting the tree canopy in Louisille based on the fundings of the UTC are provided.Although this report is site-specific, it serves as a good example of how to do an urban tree canopy assessment for other communities- from methodology to tools used.

Resource Type
Report
Author
Davey Resource Group
Resource URL
http://louisvilleky.gov/sites/default/files/sustainability/pdf_files/louisvilleutcreport-24march2015.pdf
Date
2015
Institution
Louisville Metro Government
Solution
Urban greening
Region
Southeast

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