[CANUFNET] i-Tree tool -Candian equivalent and/or applicability?

[Ian Hanou]

It is possible to work with i-Tree to incorporate local environmental and
economic values. I know they've done this in the UK, the Netherlands, South
Korea, and others. It is something you have to pay them to do though. Lots
of info is here:
https://www.itreetools.org/tools/i-tree-eco/i-tree-eco-international.

They are also doing Office Hours monthly on the second Thursday. Great
place to ask these questions at no cost and get live answers!

On Wed, Jun 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM Greg King via CANUFNET <
canufnet at list.web.net> wrote:

> Hi Megan,
>
> iTree Eco (the flagship program) does work in Canada. I will note it is
> somewhat limited in terms of required air pollution data (there was a large
> cross-Canada upload coordinated back in 2010, but not much since then, so
> you may be limited in which years act as the basis for your analysis, this
> is not necessarily a deal-breaker). Some of the other tools also work (e.g.
> the much more simple MyTree, as well as iTree Design and iTree Canopy), but
> I don't think iTree Landscape or iTree Planting work in Canada.
>
> One other thing to keep in mind is that all of the tree modelling (e.g.
> size and growth conversion factors) are based on US field data (which is
> very robust). Many cities in Canada have made use of it and I don't think
> there is any Canada-specific tool that would be better (especially in
> regards to ongoing development and user support, which in my experience has
> been fantastic). If you want to take a deeper dive into the program and
> methods -- this is the best paper with lots of appendices of supporting
> info: https://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/63636
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>  I've used several of the iTree tools in an Alberta context and know
> others across Canada who make use of it, so would be happy to connect if
> you have additional questions.
>
> -Greg
>
> On Tue, 3 Jun 2025 at 14:07, Megan Misovic via CANUFNET <
> canufnet at list.web.net> wrote:
>
>> Hello CANUFNET,
>>
>> I'm a regular member of the public tree lover that has been on the
>> listserv for a few years.
>>
>> I came across iTree (i-Tree Tools - Calculate the benefits of trees!
>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.itreetools.org_&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=n-MHEvAHJH1t46FC53Y7ozH1lTYI7k5PQZjTjtUjG_s&m=1MEAZbkWUejWvXw4xZdQOkkelqu_bdNnAARM9u0uX2HBpFtz0fCBCm5O4tEaPcg_&s=RQVN3ac5j6yM9ztCysOkrKFzJad2JXYrtKWfQKJGeqI&e=>)
>> and I wonder if a similar tool exists for Canadian calculations and/or if
>> the tree calculation benefit is valid for Canadian trees?
>>
>> Any thoughts or guidance would be appreciated,
>>
>> Megan
>>
>
>
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