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A <br />a STATUS OF THE URBAN FOREST (PUBLIC AND PRIVATE TREES) <br />Canopy Change Analysis Results <br />The canopy change analysis between 2012 and 2022 <br />revealed a notable increase in canopy cover over the <br />decade, as detailed in Table 2-2. <br />Table 2-2. Canopy Cover Change (2012-2022) <br />2012 <br />2,544 <br />18.5% <br />2018 <br />2,567 <br />18.7% <br />2022 <br />3,472 <br />25.3% <br />■ Absolute Change: The canopy cover increased <br />by 928 acres from 2012 to 2022, representing <br />a 6.8% increase in the total canopy area. <br />[ Absolute Change = 2022 canopy - 2012 canopy ] <br />■ Relative Change: The canopy cover percentage <br />increased by 36.5 % over the same period, <br />indicating a substantial improvement in the <br />proportion of urban areas covered by trees. <br />[ Relative Change = Absolute Change/2012 canopy ] <br />Tables 2-3, 2-4, and 2-5 present the canopy cover <br />data categorized by land use, council districts, and tree <br />maintenance districts. This analysis highlights how canopy <br />cover has evolved across different areas within the City from <br />2012 to 2022. <br />1201 CITY OF PLEASANTON URBAN FOREST MASTER PLAN <br />Table 2-3. Canopy Cover by Land Use <br />Roadways/Train <br />Stations 79% 8.1°i° 0.2% <br />Community Facility / <br />Parks 13.0% 15.3% 2.3°r° <br />Industrial Commercial <br />22.9% <br />4.5% <br />2 18.7% <br />Offices <br />15.9% <br />19.4% <br />3.5% <br />Mixed Use <br />17.7% <br />21.9% <br />4.2% <br />Open Space <br />19.0% <br />27.9% <br />8.9% <br />Residential <br />20.2% <br />27.5% <br />7.3% <br />Table 2-4. Canopy Cover by Council District <br />1 18.4% <br />22.9% <br />4.5% <br />2 18.7% <br />23.7% <br />5.0% <br />3 19.8% <br />25.6% <br />5.8% <br />4 17.6% <br />27.7°x° <br />10.1% <br />