The distribution of street trees in most cities worldwide is notably uneven, as evidenced by the body of scientific research. Uneven street tree distribution can lead to social and economic disparities among the communities.
In Dublin city, excluding the high number of trees present in the Phoenix Park, a majority of the street trees are situated on private properties, particularly in the low-density suburban areas located in the northern and southern regions of the city. In contrast, the density of street trees in the city centre is relatively low, with the exception of public parks.
Since street trees play a crucial role in the ecosystem by absorbing carbon dioxide, improving air and water quality, reducing the heat island effect, providing shade, increasing property values and providing habitat for wildlife, the uneven distribution of street trees can lead to a lack of these benefits in certain areas, leading to a less healthy environment.
INTERVAL is an INTEgrated stReet tree VALuation based solution for minimising the uneven street tree distribution in cities This research aims to develop a decision support system to increase the street tree density in Dublin City to promote climate neutrality and minimise environmental injustice that originates due to the inequality of street tree distribution.
The INTERVAL project will
Use high-end advanced technologies, including LiDAR and Drone, to conduct a tree density survey in different parts of the city to create a tree inventory database for Dublin and to validate the research challenge.
Engage local communities and citizens in co-creating knowledge and incorporating transdisciplinary approaches to gauge their willingness to accept and willingness to pay for improving street tree ecosystem services.
Create a prioritised list of areas that need additional street trees to maximize the advantages of enhanced tree canopy coverage.
Company Details
- Founded
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- Address
- Ucd School Of Geography, Newman Building,, University College Dublin,ireland
- Industry
- Research Services
- NAICS
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Scientific Research and Development ServicesResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Keywords
- Tree Inventory, LiDAR, Remote Sensing, Machine Learning, AI, ML, Drone, Mobile LiDAR, Low-cost sensor, Ecosystem Service, iTree, Urban Forestry, Tree Valuation, Sustainable City.
- HQ
- Dublin, Dublin
Interval - Sfi National Challenge Fund Project Questions
Interval - Sfi National Challenge Fund Project's website is https://www.sfi.ie/challenges/healthy-environment-all/INTERVAL/
Interval - Sfi National Challenge Fund Project's LinkedIn profile is https://ie.linkedin.com/company/interval-sfi-national-challenge-fund-project
Interval - Sfi National Challenge Fund Project's industry is
Research Services
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Interval - Sfi National Challenge Fund Project's categories are Research Services
Interval - Sfi National Challenge Fund Project's founding year is 2023
