The Bluesky National Tree Map™ (NTM™) is the only tree dataset to include trees in Great Britain and Republic of Ireland that are 3 metres and taller. It captures height, location and canopy/crown extent of trees, whether in urban or rural areas, in small clusters, woodlands and forests, or single trees.
The NTM™ has been created using proprietary algorithms and processing techniques that use our high resolution national aerial photography, terrain and surface data, and colour infrared imagery. The data is updated regularly as part of our cyclic aerial imagery capture and update programme.
Understanding and monitoring the environment is becoming increasingly critical as we strive to reduce our carbon output, assess carbon capture opportunities, and enhance our natural environment. Geospatial data holds the key to understanding our baselines and identifying where resources should be concentrated for tree planting. It’s critical that schemes achieve maximum impact, whether they are tackling the climate crisis, improving the permeability of the landscape, or increasing biodiversity.
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