Conduct a new Urban Tree Canopy assessment utilizing light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology to identify areas in need of additional tree canopy.
(Full action name in the CAP)RIHE. Resilient Infrastructures and Healthy Ecosystems / RIHE-5.2. Tree canopy / RIHE-5.2-finite. Finite actions /
RIHE-5.2bConduct a new Urban Tree Canopy assessment.
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Official description
Description
The previous assessment of San Diego's tree canopy was conducted in 2014. An updated assessment is needed both to track the City's progress toward its canopy goal and also to determine the best planting sites for additional trees. New LiDAR* scan data was collected in 2021; the City is currently securing funding to complete the analysis of this data.
See the storymap showing the previous tree canopy assessment, including a link to download the data here: Our Urban Canopy
* Light Detection and Ranging is a remote sensing method used to measure heights of objects on the Earth's surface
Tasks
What has been done?
- 31.10.2021
Collect new LiDAR data
Interdependent actions
Preliminary
In progress (On time)
RIHE-5.2b. Conduct a new Urban Tree Canopy assessment.
Foundational
Implementation
RIHE-5.2c. Increase tree planting in Communities of Concern by identifying city lands/spaces that need trees.
Implementation
RIHE-5.2f. Support expansion of urban tree canopy in parks and along active transportation network. Prioritize implementation in Co…
Implementation
RIHE-5.2g. Increase tree planting in Communities of Concern starting with the planting of 40K new trees in these communities by 203…
Planning (On time)
RIHE-5.2i. Develop a plan to increase permeable areas for new trees and restore spaces that have been paved, focused in Communities…
Next
Continuous
RIHE-5.2d. Reform, streamline, and expand the No Fee Street Tree program to remove [participation] barriers...[for] residents withi…
Planning
RIHE-5.2-SA3. Streamline permitting for tree planting, dedicate resources to planting in non-traditional street tree locations, and pr…
Implementation
RIHE-5.2e. Develop policies that encourage and incentivize developers, homeowners' associations, and other organizations to preserv…
Summary and contacts
Lead department
Council Prioritization Score
65.2
Action Timing
Community Identified Action
Feasibility score
10(1-10)Equity score
5.5(1-10)
Information updated 13.09.2024