Memphis Region 2015 Urban Tree Canopy Fact Sheet
The Urban Tree Canopy (UTC) that exists within the Memphis Region is a valuable resource that must be preserved and maintained for future generations. Mapping UTC provides a baseline of areas where tree canopy is beneficial and where new trees can be planted. In addition to UTC findings, the fact sheet offers an overview of recommendations. For complete methods and results, refer to the final reports (2014 Memphis Regional Urban Tree Canopy Assessment and the 2015 Canopy Action Plan).
2014 URBAN TREE CANOPY PERCENT
196,513: acres (37%) of UTC in the
BY CENSUS BLOCK GROUPS IN THE
533,975 acre study area.
MEMPHIS REGION
156,927: acres of Potential UTC within the 215,510 acres (40%) of Other Vegetation.
UTC % <25% 26% - 30% 31% - 35% 36% - 40%
60,870: acres of Plantable Space in the 62,856 priority parcels region wide. See reports for more details.
This study was commissioned by the Wolf River Conservancy (WRC) with funding from the Tennessee Division of Forestry. The 2014 Memphis Regional UTC Assessment was completed by the University of Memphis Center for Partnerships in GIS (CPGIS) with additional analyses and 2015 Canopy Action Plan completed by Plan-It Geo, LLC. For more information including reports and data contact WRC.