A paved residential road stretches straight ahead, lined on both sides by large, leafy oak trees forming an overhead canopy. A lone runner jogs along the left side toward a distant stop sign at a quiet neighborhood intersection under clear blue skies.

Oak Island Tree Canopy Study: Progress Made, New Concerns Emerge

Nov 29, 2023

The Oak Island tree canopy study reveals positive environmental progress, yet highlights ongoing concerns regarding development and deforestation risks.

The State Port Pilot

Oak Island tree canopy study shows improvement, concerns
Source: The State Port Pilot

Findings from Oak Island’s latest tree canopy assessment showed some improvement over the last eight years while also identifying a few areas of concern.

PlanIt Geo, a global urban forestry consulting and software development firm, conducted the assessment using data collected between 2014 and 2022. Using remote sensing GIS technology, the firm obtained source and aerial imagery that was then compared to similar imagery from 2014. Andy Evans, a GIS manager with PlanIt Geo, presented the findings to Oak Island Town Council at the board’s Nov. 14 meeting.

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