TREE CANOPY COVER
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How do we measure tree canopy?
Urban Tree Canopy (UTC) Assessment An urban tree canopy (UTC) assessment is an analysis of the amount of tree canopy that covers an area, as seen from aerial photos during summer months (when leaves are on the trees). UTC is expressed in a percent coverage of total land. The first full UTC done for Columbus was completed in 2015 using 2013 aerial imagery. A graphic example of this analysis is shown in the top right image. 
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COLUMBUS
TREE CANOPY COVER: 22% Tree canopy by neighborhoods in Columbus vary greatly, from 9% at the lowest to 41% in the areas with the most tree cover. This disparity in distribution of tree canopy across the city means that not all residents have access to the benefits tress currently provide.
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HOW DO WE COMPARE?
Compared to cities of similar size, Columbus' tree canopy lags behind.
Services Provided by Tree Canopy
Trees in Columbus currently provide over $36 million in benefits and services to citizens each year.
Canopy by Neighborhood
Tree canopy by neighborhoods in Columbus vary greatly, from 9% at the lowest to 41% in the areas with the most tree cover. This disparity in distribution of tree canopy across the city means that not all residents have access to the benefits tress currently provide.
