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Seattle Tree Canopy 2016 RSE Census Tracts [Washington (State)--Seattle] {2021}

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Title
Seattle Tree Canopy 2016 RSE Census Tracts [Washington (State)--Seattle] {2021}
Description
This data layer references data from a high-resolution tree canopy change-detection layer for Seattle, Washington. Tree canopy change was mapped by using remotely sensed data from two time periods (2016 and 2021). Tree canopy was assigned to three classes: 1) no change, 2) gain, and 3) loss. No change represents tree canopy that remained the same from one time period to the next. Gain represents tree canopy that increased or was newly added, from one time period to the next. Loss represents the tree canopy that was removed from one time period to the next. Mapping was carried out using an approach that integrated automated feature extraction with manual edits. Care was taken to ensure that changes to the tree canopy were due to actual change in the land cover as opposed to differences in the remotely sensed data stemming from lighting conditions or image parallax. Direct comparison was possible because land-cover maps from both time periods were created using object-based image analysis (OBIA) and included similar source datasets (LiDAR-derived surface models, multispectral imagery, and thematic GIS inputs). OBIA systems work by grouping pixels into meaningful objects based on their spectral and spatial properties, while taking into account boundaries imposed by existing vector datasets. Within the OBIA environment a rule-based expert system was designed to effectively mimic the process of manual image analysis by incorporating the elements of image interpretation (color/tone, texture, pattern, location, size, and shape) into the classification process. A series of morphological procedures were employed to ensure that the end product is both accurate and cartographically pleasing. No accuracy assessment was conducted, but the dataset was subjected to manual review and correction.University of Vermont Spatial Analysis LaboratoryThe dataset covers the following tree canopy categories:Environmental Justice Priority AreasCensus tracts composite / quintileExisting tree canopy percentage & environmental justice priority levelExisting tree canopyPossible tree canopyRelative percentage changeFor more information, please see the2021 Tree Canopy Assessment.
Creator
City of Seattle ArcGIS Online
Temporal Coverage
2021
Date Issued
2023-06-28
Access Rights
Public
Format
File
Language
English
Date Added
August 28, 2025

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  • Citation
    City of Seattle ArcGIS Online (2023). Seattle Tree Canopy 2016 RSE Census Tracts [Washington (State)--Seattle] {2021}. . https://data-seattlecitygis.opendata.arcgis.com/maps/SeattleCityGIS::seattle-tree-canopy-2016-2021-rse-census-tracts (web service)
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