Trees outside of woodlands identified across Wales - Forest Research (www.forestresearch.gov.uk)

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A new national map showing the location of trees outside of woodlands across Wales is now available for the first time.

The comprehensive research programme, undertaken by Forest Research, and funded by Welsh Government, uses the latest satellite imagery and national LiDAR survey data to identify trees outside of woodlands, revealing these trees make up 30% of national tree cover across Wales.

The dataset accompanying the map, identifies the canopies of all trees at least 3 metres tall and with a minimum crown area of 5 square metres which exist outside the areas already mapped as woodland in the National Forest Inventory (NFI). This includes lone trees, groups of trees, and small woodlands.

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