Uncover the Secrets of NYC's Urban Forest: Explore the 2015 Street Tree Census Tree Data
The 2015 Street Tree Census dataset comprises detailed information on over 680,000 trees across New York City's five boroughs, including species, health, and location. To enhance usability, we have appended Placekeys to the dataset, facilitating seamless integration with other datasets. You can download the enriched dataset directly from this page.
The 2015 Street Tree Census was conducted and managed by NYC Parks in partnership with volunteers, community organizations, and local residents. The census aimed to collect detailed information about every street tree in New York City, engaging over 2,300 volunteers to map over 685,000 trees across the five boroughs. This effort provides crucial data for city planning, environmental efforts, and public engagement in urban forestry.
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The dataset is valuable because it provides comprehensive information about the distribution, species, and health of street trees in New York City, aiding in urban planning, environmental research, and community projects.
NYC Street Tree Census data has been appended with placekeys in order to make it easy to merge with other placekeyed data.
The dataset is licensed under the Open Data Commons Public Domain Dedication and License (PDDL).