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A current inventory of an area’s vegetation data and a means of monitoring change over time is essential for comprehensive land use and urban forestry planning. Measuring current vegetation conditions and how they are changing can be achieved through a Vegetation Classification Map. Sanborn Vegetation Classification Maps quantify and classify vegetation for a defined area through a series of thematic categories.

Using remotely sensed imagery and semi-automated classification methods, Sanborn can create cost-effective and accurate vegetation mapping products for applications across a broad spectrum of needs. Vegetation Maps can be generated using a standard classification scheme (for example: USGS Andersen Vegetation Scheme), or they can utilize a customized classification scheme to meet a specific client need.

WHO BENEFITS FROM VEGETATION ANALYSIS?

  • Wildfire modeling professionals
  • Water utilities professional responsible for customer consumption budgets
  • Planners modeling development scenarios and landscape ordinances
  • Engineers to evaluate tree loss and stormwater impacts
  • Urban foresters maintaining planting and preservation
  • Developers for erosion control and stormwater management
  • Regulatory agencies measuring air quality benefits

Applications for Vegetation Analysis:

  • Wildfire fuels modeling and management
  • Invasive species management
  • Air and water quality regulations
  • Erosion control
  • Green Infrastructure Mapping
  • Landscape ordinances
  • Stormwater management
  • Tree loss evaluation for planting and preservation
  • Store and sequester carbon Cost Savings
  • Real estate values

Sanborn LogoFor more information or to order Sanborn Vegetation Analysis products or services, call Sanborn customer service at 1.866.SANBORN (1.866.726.2676), or contact us by e-mail at information@sanborn.com.