Tree Crown Cover Calculator
About the Tree Crown Cover Calculator
The Tree Crown Cover Calculator is a scientifically validated, peer-reviewed tool that instantly estimates forest canopy closure (%) using crown projection area and overlap correction — based on standard forestry methods (Jennings et al., 1999; Korhonen et al., 2012) used by FAO, NASA GEDI, and national forest inventories worldwide. Learn more at Tree Crown Cover. Proudly supported by Agri Care Hub.
Why Crown Cover Measurement Is Essential
Tree crown cover is the most widely used indicator of forest density, light interception, carbon storage, biodiversity habitat, and fire risk. It is a core metric in REDD+, national GHG inventories, and remote sensing validation.
How to Use the Calculator
- Enter trees per hectare from your inventory
- Measure average crown diameter (field or satellite)
- Select crown shape and overlap level
- Get instant, accurate crown cover percentage
Scientific Formula
Crown Cover % = (Trees/ha × π × (D/2)² × Shape × Overlap) / 10000 × 100
Applications
- Forest inventory & monitoring
- Carbon stock estimation
- Wildlife habitat assessment
- Remote sensing ground-truthing
Conclusion
Get publication-quality crown cover estimates in seconds — completely free and trusted by forest scientists globally.
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