National Tree Canopy Assessment Tool Empowers Cities to Plant and Protect Trees
For the first time, a national tree canopy assessment tool is now available, allowing cities to examine the current state of their local and regional tree canopy and track changes over time.
“As cities across the nation face challenges like extreme heat, storms, and air pollution, it's crucial to respond with trees and action.
This tool will equip community leaders with valuable data to guide tree planting and protection efforts in areas that need them the most,” said Dan Lambe, CEO of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Everyone has a role to play in creating a better future, and this tool will help direct that effort, enhancing the positive impact of trees in communities.”
The tool will assist community leaders in evaluating tree loss and identifying priority areas for tree planting by using high-resolution aerial imagery. It provides detailed land cover data, development trends, and information on individual tree canopies, all organized by census block groups.
This interactive tool is accessible at TreesAtWork.org, with additional resources and data expected in 2025. These will include a downloadable National Baseline Canopy Assessment Report, which will offer insights into tree canopy conditions in urban areas nationwide, as well as detailed reports on the benefits of strategic tree investments in cities.
TreesAtWork.org was created through a partnership between the Arbor Day Foundation, PlanIT Geo, and the USDA Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry program.
Founded in 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit organization committed to tree planting. It has supported the planting of over 500 million trees across more than 60 countries on six continents. The Foundation’s efforts are driven by science and technology to identify areas in need of trees, and it partners with local tree planting experts to ensure trees are planted in the right locations and with the right approach.
Click here to learn more more about the Arbor Day Foundation’s impact in communities and forests.
“As cities across the nation face challenges like extreme heat, storms, and air pollution, it's crucial to respond with trees and action.
This tool will equip community leaders with valuable data to guide tree planting and protection efforts in areas that need them the most,” said Dan Lambe, CEO of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Everyone has a role to play in creating a better future, and this tool will help direct that effort, enhancing the positive impact of trees in communities.”
The tool will assist community leaders in evaluating tree loss and identifying priority areas for tree planting by using high-resolution aerial imagery. It provides detailed land cover data, development trends, and information on individual tree canopies, all organized by census block groups.
This interactive tool is accessible at TreesAtWork.org, with additional resources and data expected in 2025. These will include a downloadable National Baseline Canopy Assessment Report, which will offer insights into tree canopy conditions in urban areas nationwide, as well as detailed reports on the benefits of strategic tree investments in cities.
TreesAtWork.org was created through a partnership between the Arbor Day Foundation, PlanIT Geo, and the USDA Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry program.
Founded in 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit organization committed to tree planting. It has supported the planting of over 500 million trees across more than 60 countries on six continents. The Foundation’s efforts are driven by science and technology to identify areas in need of trees, and it partners with local tree planting experts to ensure trees are planted in the right locations and with the right approach.
Click here to learn more more about the Arbor Day Foundation’s impact in communities and forests.
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