Abstract
In the context of expanding urbanisation, climate change and peak oil, the maintenance and extension of connected vegetation corridors has become an essential component of urban planning and environmental management. In addition to ecological benefits, urban forests improve air quality, save on energy (cooling and heating) and mitigate greenhouse emissions. As part of broader studies on the use of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology in urban tree management, the work reported here focuses on initial surveys of urban forests bordering two highway corridors in Sydney. These are used to demonstrate the potential and technical aspects of working with LiDAR in densely developed areas. Aspects of planning and management for urban forests are briefly discussed. Limitations of resolution of this technology and new ways in which LiDAR might be utilised are suggested.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | ANZAPS 2012 |
| Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the Australia and New Zealand Association of Planning Schools 2012 Conference |
| Editors | Andrew Butt, Melissa Kennedy |
| Place of Publication | Bendigo, VIC |
| Publisher | Community Planning and Development Program, La Trobe University |
| Pages | 228-236 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780987342928 |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
| Event | Australia and New Zealand Association of Planning Schools : Conference 2012 - Bendigo, VIC Duration: 21 Sept 2012 → 23 Sept 2012 |
Conference
| Conference | Australia and New Zealand Association of Planning Schools : Conference 2012 |
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| City | Bendigo, VIC |
| Period | 21/09/12 → 23/09/12 |
Keywords
- urban forests
- urban forests planning
- remote sensing technologies
- improved management strategies
- public areas