Student-led analysis shows sharp decline in Avon tree canopy, ties loss to development
A student-commissioned remote-sensing study presented to Avon City Council found canopy cover fell from about 37.5% in 1995 to roughly 20.4% in 2026, with presenters linking the trend to development and estimating substantial lost ecosystem-service values.
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Collin O’Donnell and consultant Leo Wible told Avon City Council that the city’s tree canopy has declined dramatically over three decades, dropping from about 37.5% in 1995 to an estimated 20.4% in 2026.
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