Abstract
Intra-city differences in tree cover are one way in which the urban divide physically manifests itself, adding a green component to the discussion of urban inequalities. I determined the canopy cover of Accra and its 76 neighbourhoods using the ‘dot method’ approach where random points are displayed on aerial photographs and categorised as located either on a tree or not, obtaining neighbourhood values between 0.2 and 53.6%. The average crown cover of non-poor neighbourhoods is 23.1%, continuously declining to 3.5% in areas of highest poverty. Examining historical events and processes, it can be seen that this canopy cover distribution originates from colonial tree planting patterns. Analysing these legacy effects not only aids our understanding of the present but also can help increase precision when assessing the possible impacts current laws and policies or management systems might have on our urban forest.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
