Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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94001 | Urban Forestry & Urban Greening | 2014 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Increasing urbanization around the globe is leading to concern over the loss of tree canopy within cities, but quantifying urban forest canopy cover can be difficult. We discuss methods of assessing canopy cover within cities, and then use a case study of Seattle, WA, USA to examine issues of uncertainty in canopy cover assessment. We find that uncertainty is often not reported, and when reported, may be biased. Based on these findings, we provide a list of recommendations for those undertaking canopy cover assessment in complex urban environments.
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Authors
Jeffrey J Richardson, L. Monika Moskal,