Planning & Intelligence
Remote Sensing & Canopy Monitoring
See canopy change. Focus the next field visit.
Repeat canopy observation using aerial and remote-sensing data to guide field review and long-range planning.
Your project deliverables
Canopy baseline
An overview built from suitable aerial or spatial data for the agreed area.
Change review
Documented observations and areas that warrant a closer look on the ground.
Field-review priorities
A practical handoff for verification and updates to the inventory or maintenance plan.
Agree on the area, available imagery, comparison interval, and management question before selecting the monitoring approach.
What is remote sensing & canopy monitoring?
Scope
What this includes
- Project and monitoring-objective definition
- Review of available aerial or spatial data
- Canopy-change observations
- Priority areas for field verification
- Support for inventory and planning updates
- Repeatable reporting framework
How it works
Our process
One connected record from first assessment to completed work — prioritized by Peachtree and matched to a credentialed local vendor.
- 01
Define the question
We establish what change, extent, or management decision the monitoring should support.
- 02
Review available data
Appropriate aerial, spatial, and existing inventory information is assembled.
- 03
Analyze canopy patterns
We compare observable conditions or change across the selected area and time period.
- 04
Direct field review
Potential concerns and information gaps are prioritized for on-site verification.
- 05
Update the plan
Verified findings inform the inventory, maintenance history, and future monitoring cycle.
- 01
Define the question
We establish what change, extent, or management decision the monitoring should support.
- 02
Review available data
Appropriate aerial, spatial, and existing inventory information is assembled.
- 03
Analyze canopy patterns
We compare observable conditions or change across the selected area and time period.
- 04
Direct field review
Potential concerns and information gaps are prioritized for on-site verification.
- 05
Update the plan
Verified findings inform the inventory, maintenance history, and future monitoring cycle.
Who it's for
FAQ
Remote Sensing questions
Can remote sensing determine whether an individual tree is hazardous?
No. It can help identify change or areas needing attention, but an appropriate on-site assessment is required to evaluate individual-tree condition and risk.
What types of properties benefit most?
Large campuses, municipalities, infrastructure corridors, and multi-site portfolios benefit when broad canopy context helps direct limited field resources.
Can monitoring be repeated over time?
Yes. A consistent monitoring framework can support comparisons over time, provided suitable data is available for the required area and interval.
Related
Other services we coordinate
GIS Digital Tree Inventory
A location-based inventory that turns individual trees into an actionable property-wide maintenance plan.
Learn moreTree Management Plans
A technology-enabled annual program that connects recurring tree care, emergency readiness, vendor coordination, and year-over-year budgets.
Learn moreFrom a single tree to an entire portfolio, Peachtree brings consistency, accountability, and arborist-led expertise.
Ready to talk about remote sensing?
Tell us about the property and what you’re seeing. Peachtree helps define the priority, preserves the record, and matches the scope with a credentialed local vendor.