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Mapping the Urban Forest How High-Tech Lasers are Saving Our Cities (Ep.4)
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How do we measure thousands of trees at once? 🌳🛰️In Episode 4 of our Urban Forestry series, we dive into the high-tech world of Urban Tree Canopy (UTC) measurement. Manually counting every tree in a city is impossible, so modern urban foresters turn to advanced spatial technology to get the job done accurately and efficiently.In this video, you will learn:Aerial Imagery: How high-resolution satellite and airplane photos identify tree crowns from above.LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging): The science of using lasers to create 3D maps of tree height and structure.GIS (Geographic Information Systems): How "smart maps" layer canopy data with social factors like heat islands and population density.Whether you are a city planner, an environmental student, or just curious about the nature in your neighborhood, this episode explains how technology allows us to move from reactive tree care to strategic canopy management.🎓 ISA EXAM INSIGHT:Preparing for the ISA Urban Forest Professional exam? We break down the key differences between Aerial Imagery (visual), LiDAR (structural), and GIS (analytical) to help you ace your certification.Next Episode: Why species diversity is the secret to a resilient urban forest!#UrbanForestry #LiDAR #GIS #TreeCanopy #Arboriculture #ISACertified #Sustainability #SmartCities🎥 Full video lessons available on YouTube
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