Brettle, D. and Barrell, J. and Doick, K.J. and Ferranti, E. J. S. and James, S. (2025) First steps in canopy cover assessments: for all working in the built environment at a development site level. Project Report. University of Birmingham, University of Birmingham.
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URL of Published Version: http://epapers.bham.ac.uk/4397/
Identification Number/DOI: 10.25500/epapers.bham.00004397
Abstract
Trees provide a range of benefits for urban society, and generally, the larger a tree canopy, the greater the benefits. Urban Tree Canopy Cover (UTCC)1 assessment is a method of quantifying how much of a given area is covered by
the leaves, branches, and stems of trees. It is usually expressed as a percentage. UTCC assessments can be completed using methodologies that look down from above which are particularly useful when taking a strategic approach to urban forest planning2. Assessment can also be performed at local scale. This First Steps guide focusses on Canopy Cover
Assessments (CCA) that are completed using data directly collected on site, for example a proposed development site, for use primarily within the UK planning system to inform decision making.
| Type of Work: | Monograph (Project Report) |
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| School/Faculty: | Colleges (2008 onwards) > College of Engineering & Physical Sciences |
| Number of Pages: | 3 |
| Department: | School of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering |
| Date: | 2 June 2025 |
| Projects: | UKRI EU Horizon project CARMINE 101137851 |
| Subjects: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Funders: | UKRI, EU Horizon |
| Copyright Status: | © Trees and Design Action Group Trust |
| Copyright Holders: | The Author(s) |
| ID Code: | 4397 |
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