Assessing canopy cover over streets and sidewalks in street tree populations

S.E. Maco; E. Gregory McPherson

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Assessing canopy cover over streets and sidewalks in street tree populations

Formally Refereed

Authors:

S.E. Maco, E. Gregory McPherson

Year:

2002

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Pacific Southwest Research Station

Source:

Journal of Arboriculture. 28(6): 270-276

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Abstract

Total canopy cover and canopy cover over street and sidewalk surfaces were estimated for street trees in Davis, California, U.S. Calculations were made using simple trigonometric equations based on the results of a sample inventory. Canopy cover from public trees over streets and sidewalks varied between 4% and 46% by city zone, averaging 14% citywide. Consideration of land use, planting locations, and age distribution suggests that 25% coverage of streets and sidewalks is an attainable goal for typical city zones.

Keywords

street tree management, canopy cover, urban forest analysis

Citation

Maco, S.E.; McPherson, E.G. 2002. Assessing canopy cover over streets and sidewalks in street tree populations. Journal of Arboriculture. 28(6): 270-276.