Urban Tree Canopy Polygons for Melbourne Public Land in 2018

City of Melbourne Open Data provides tree canopy polygons mapped from 2018 aerial photos and LiDAR. The data represents actual canopy extents on public property managed by the city and is considered accurate for that year.

Use Cases

• Analyze tree canopy cover distribution across public land using polygon geometry data.
• Measure changes in vegetation health over time by comparing 2018 canopy extents to later annual mappings.
• Assess urban greening initiatives by studying the spatial footprint of tree canopies on public property.

Strengths

• Data is derived from aerial photos and LiDAR, providing a detailed spatial representation.
• Canopy cover is mapped annually by the City of Melbourne, indicating a consistent methodology.
• Explicitly covers public property managed by the City of Melbourne, defining a clear geographic scope.

Limitations

• Data is considered accurate only for 2018; changes in tree canopy have occurred since.
• Limited to public land managed by the City of Melbourne, excluding private and other public lands.

Provenance

Source

City of Melbourne Open Data

Collection Method

Mapped using 2018 aerial photos and LiDAR.

Time Range

2018

Freshness

Last updated in 2026, but the underlying temporal coverage is for 2018.

Geography

Public property (land managed by the City of Melbourne) across the city.