
Climate Change in the Gateway Cities
Gateway Cities Council of Governments and Climate Change As climate change continues to transform the lives of residents in Los Angeles County, the region is
Variable Definitions:
Existing Tree Canopy Cover: The percentage of land area where the ground is covered from above by the leaves, branches, and stems of trees
Possible Tree Canopy Cover: The percentage of land area available for the establishment of tree canopy. This includes both existing tree canopy and area where improvements could be made to accommodate additional trees
Source:
Los Angeles County Tree Canopy Map Viewer by Tree People and the Center of Urban Resilience (CURes) at Loyola Marymount University (LMU)
Years Available:
2016
Other Data Notes:
Possible Tree Canopy includes areas that are theoretically available for the establishment of tree canopy. This category includes both pervious and impervious areas (asphalt or concrete surfaces, excluding roads and buildings) where improvements could ostensibly be made to accommodate additional trees.
Learn more about this data from the original source:
The Journey to the Los Angeles County Tree Canopy Map Viewer
Tree Canopy Cover
Citation:
Gateway Cities Council of Governments and Climate Change As climate change continues to transform the lives of residents in Los Angeles County, the region is
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