Montreal Urban Tree Data

330,000+ trees mapped with species diversity, health metrics, and ecosystem services

Comprehensive urban forest data to support climate resilience planning, biodiversity conservation, and heat mitigation strategies across Montreal's neighborhoods.

330K+
Trees Mapped
160+
Species Tracked
100%
Public Access

Interactive Map

Explore Montreal's urban forest with species-level detail

Area Analysis

Draw an area on the map to analyze biodiversity metrics for trees within that region.

REST API Access

Query tree data by location, species, or health metrics

Sample Response

Montreal, QC
{
  "lat": 45.520204,
  "lon": -73.629579,
  "target_shannon": 3,
  "fauna_focus": "pollinators",
  "priority_score": 0.92,
  "recommended_species": [
    {
      "common": "Honey Locust",
      "latin": "Gleditsia triacanthos",
      "cooling_rank": 9.1,
      "fauna_value": "High"
    },
    {
      "common": "Serviceberry",
      "latin": "Amelanchier canadensis",
      "cooling_rank": 8.4,
      "fauna_value": "Very High"
    },
    {
      "common": "Red Maple",
      "latin": "Acer rubrum",
      "cooling_rank": 8.9,
      "fauna_value": "High"
    }
  ],
  "projected_shannon_index": 3.05,
  "estimated_temp_reduction_C": 1.8
}

Use Case: Municipal planners can target high‑priority heat‑vulnerable zones and select species mixes that deliver measurable cooling (1.8°C reduction), biodiversity gains (Shannon index 3.05), and pollinator habitat benefits. Evidence shows higher street-tree biodiversity correlates with lower summer temperatures even after controlling for canopy cover.

API Endpoint:

GET /api/urban-trees/recommendations?lat=45.520204&lon=-73.629579&target_shannon=3.0&fauna_focus=pollinators

What's Included

Actionable metrics for urban planning and biodiversity assessment

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Heat Mitigation

Temperature reduction potential by species to identify optimal planting for heat-vulnerable zones.

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Biodiversity Metrics

Shannon diversity indices and species richness data for ecological health monitoring.

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Ecosystem Services

Pollinator support, bird habitat quality, and carbon sequestration metrics by tree species.