Case Study: Urban Forestry City of Lexington expands tree canopy planning with PlanIT Geo

Urban Forestry City of Lexington - Customer Case Study

The City of Lexington's Urban Forestry department faced the challenge of managing and expanding its urban tree canopy with limited resources. They needed data to justify budget requests, target plantings in the most equitable and effective areas, and communicate the importance of the urban forest to city council and other departments. To address this, they partnered with PlanIT Geo to conduct an urban tree canopy assessment.

PlanIT Geo provided the city with data and software, including TreePlotter™ CANOPY, which delivered a detailed analysis of canopy coverage and priorities. This solution gave the Urban Forestry department an evidence-based foundation to secure a $1.5 million investment from the city council. The data enabled targeted, equitable planting strategies, supported successful grant applications for stormwater management, and provided clear visual tools to drive internal and public communication efforts, effectively guiding the city towards its goal of 30% canopy cover.

Urban Forestry City of Lexington