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Tree cover (Achiveable scenario)
Overview
This layer shows a possible implementation of street tree planting. Trees are randomly added to plantable areas until the percentage of tree cover in pedestrian areas reaches the achievable potential. New trees are modeled with the height and crown size of existing trees in the area and have a minimum between-tree spacing of 5 meters.
Function
A realistic model of a tree planting campaign with a randomized distribution of trees across the neighborhood.
Source
WRI
Data sources
OpenUrban, OpenStreetMap, WRI/Meta
Spatial resolution
1 meter
Spatial coverage
Areas of interest proposed by cities
Temporal resolution
static
Temporal coverage
2025
Cautions
Modeled achievable tree canopy data is only as strong as its supporting layers. While our input datasets are robust, they are not completely accurate in terms of the placement and height of urban features like buildings and trees. The pedestrian area data is suitable for guiding assessments of heat and the potential for creating interventions, but is not intended to serve as a tool for planting trees in specific places.