Big Gnosall Tree Count - Community Tree Mapping Project

Gnosall Tree Map

Tap a tree to explore details, biodiversity, and benefits.

TOTAL TREES

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Recorded in Gnosall

CO₂ ABSORBED

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kg per year (est.)

RAINFALL CAPTURED

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litres per year (est.)

OLDEST TREE

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TIMELINE

Tree “births” over time

Uses estimated age to show when trees likely established.

2026

Ecological Insights

Discover the environmental impact and biodiversity value of Gnosall's urban forest

Wildlife Diversity Index

Species richness and habitat value

SPECIES RICHNESS

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Unique tree species

DIVERSITY INDEX

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Shannon-Wiener Index

POTENTIAL WILDLIFE SUPPORTED

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species of birds, insects, and mammals

Based on mature trees, native species, and age diversity. Each mature native tree can support 300+ invertebrate species.

Ecological Corridor Network

Connectivity for wildlife movement

COVERAGE AREA

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hectares covered

TREE DENSITY

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trees per hectare

CORRIDOR CONNECTIVITY

—%

Trees within 50m of each other form wildlife corridors, enabling safe movement for birds, bats, and pollinators.

Urban Canopy & Shade

Cooling effect and heat mitigation

TOTAL CANOPY AREA

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square meters

COOLING EFFECT

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°C reduction (est.)

EQUIVALENT TO

— average homes shaded, reducing urban heat island effect and lowering cooling costs by an estimated £— annually.

Air Quality Improvement

Pollution filtration and air purification

PM2.5 REMOVED

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kg per year

NO₂ ABSORBED

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kg per year

EQUIVALENT HEALTH BENEFIT

Removing pollutants equivalent to taking — cars off the road, improving respiratory health for — local residents.

Heritage Tree Assets

Ancient and veteran trees

VETERAN TREES (100+ YEARS)

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trees of exceptional age

AVERAGE AGE

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years old

Notable: Trees over 100 years old are irreplaceable heritage assets. They support 100x more biodiversity than young trees and provide crucial ecosystem services.

Stormwater Management

Flood mitigation and water quality

ANNUAL INTERCEPTION

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m³ of rainfall

RUNOFF REDUCTION

—%

less surface runoff

Flood resilience: Tree canopies intercept rainfall, reducing peak flow to drainage systems by an estimated —, equivalent to — olympic swimming pools.

Species Composition

Most common tree types

Carbon Sequestration

Climate change mitigation

TOTAL CO₂ STORED

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tonnes in biomass

EQUIVALENT TO

— car miles driven, or — return flights from London to New York.

Future potential: As these trees mature, they will sequester an additional — tonnes of CO₂ over the next 20 years.

Calculation Methodology

Ecological metrics are estimated using established forestry and urban ecology models. Calculations consider species-specific characteristics, tree age, girth measurements, and local climate data.

Data sources: i-Tree Eco model, Forestry Commission UK guidelines, Natural England biodiversity metrics, and peer-reviewed arboriculture research. Estimates provide indicative values for community engagement and may vary based on site-specific conditions.

Shannon-Wiener Index: Measures species diversity where higher values indicate greater diversity. A value >2.0 indicates good diversity, >3.0 indicates excellent diversity.