This repository offers an introductory exploration of urban forestry by analyzing a tree inventory dataset for the City of Alameda. This repository contains the following components:
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Species-Based Water Use Ratings Visualization: Explore the distribution of trees in the inventory across different water use rating categories based on species. This visualization provides a basic understanding of water consumption patterns among various tree species.
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Canopy Cover Map for Census Tracts: Visualize the canopy cover percentage for different census tracts in the City of Alameda. Canopy cover refers to the percent of area within a given boundary that is covered by trees’ leaves and branches from a birds-eye view.
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Total Canopy Area Calculation Function: Utilize a simple function to calculate the total canopy area (in square feet) for the entire tree inventory. The calculation is based on the assumption that all tree canopies are perfect circles.