2020 Green School - Aboriculture Track Dec 7
- Martin Ford
- Jun 8
- 1 min read
David V Bloniarz
2020-12-07
Urban Natural Resource Institute, USDA Forest Serv, Northern Research Stn
Keywords: software, tree assessment, inventory
The website offers access to numerous presentations on a software-based technology for tree assessment. i-Tree, a peer-reviewed software suite from USDA Forest Services, provides tools for urban forestry analysis and assessment. The tool aids in documenting tree populations in diverse communities and their ecosystem services, benefiting researchers, citizens, and professionals. The quantitative data supports research papers and documents, showcasing case studies from cities like Minneapolis, Pittsburgh, and Milwaukee. This data illustrates the importance of ecosystem services, benefiting neighborhoods, and helps document urban tree canopies. The software includes a calculator to quantify the benefits of trees.
Tags: iTool, App, Urban forests, tree assessment, tree canopy, assessment
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