i-Tree Inventory Software
A strong urban forrest can improve quality of life and help to create a more peaceful and aesthetically pleasing environment. Trees provide shade and clean air, and can bring nature into urban settings. Sustainability Officers seeking to quantify the value of environmental services provided by their community’s trees and forests can use i-Tree, a public domain software application developed by the USDA Forest Service and collaborating organizations. i-Tree is a versatile tool that communities have used to report on their urban forest at all scales ranging from individual trees and parcels to neighborhoods and cities.
i-Tree’s analysis tools and utility programs provide:
- A broad picture of the urban forest’s structure
- Details regarding the benefits provided by a community’s street streets
- The most appropriate tree species based on geographic area and environmental function
- A method for communities to assess storm damage as well as information on how to mitigate storm damage
- A tool that allows users to see the future benefits of tree planting scenarios
