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Tree canopy study shows small net loss; council weighs coverage goals and zoning approach
Summary
A 2017–2023 canopy analysis found Stonecrest's tree cover fell from 61.46% to 58.73% (a loss of about 657 acres); GIS staff presented maps and an interactive tool and council discussed whether to set citywide canopy targets or adopt project-based requirements.
Caitlin, the city’s GIS analyst, presented results of a tree canopy study comparing September 2017 and September 2023 NAEP aerial imagery and said the study’s classification accuracy was about 95% for both years. She reported citywide canopy of 61.46% in 2017 and 58.73% in 2023, a loss of about 2.73 percentage points — roughly 657 acres (about 1.03 square miles).
Caitlin said areas with canopy loss included the city center, industrial zones and office-professional areas; gains appeared in…
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