How many trees are there in a city? A spatial statistical modelling project for optimising the estimation of the environmental impact of urban forests.

Urban trees provide numerous environmental quality and human health benefits, including removal of air pollution and urban climate regulation. Sound statistical methodologies are required to assess the uncertainties in the estimated number of trees. The project will develop random plot selection methods, for towns and cities ranging from Petersfield to Southampton. A detailed study of the prevailing landscape will be used to draw up a high resolution map, including air quality zones and road networks. Clustering and simulation based statistical methods will be used to determine the sampling plots.

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