A well-planned and tree inventory sets the stage for any urban and community forestry project. From collecting data about tree size and age distribution to mapping available planting spaces, an inventory guides planning, budgeting, maintenance, and visioning. Species-specific inventories (at present, ash (Fraxinus) trees) record the potential impact of common and widespread tree pests and diseases. Remote and LiDAR-based tree canopy assessments provide big picture data about the coverage and benefits provided by urban trees. Finally, an urban forest management plan ties inventory data, municipal policies or ordiances, budgets, visions, and documentation of capacity and ownership into an overarching guiding document. Explore the pages below to learn about inventory and management plan options.