Survey the tree-canopy gap at a south Merced school block

South Merced carries a documented tree-canopy gap compared to the city's north side per regional urban-forestry equity mapping, leaving school blocks and sidewalks with far less shade. A short walking survey pins down exactly where trees are missing. Standard: U.S. Forest Service urban tree canopy equity mapping + SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities Proof: Photo log of bare stretches plus a written planting-priority note Method (U.S. Forest Service urban tree canopy equity mapping + SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities): 1. Confirm the survey site is public right-of-way or a host-invited school block. 2. Walk the block and note each stretch of sidewalk or yard with no tree cover. 3. Photograph each bare stretch with a visible date. 4. Note any existing tree pits that are empty or damaged. 5. Write a short plain-language planting-priority note. Done when: Photo log of bare stretches plus a written planting-priority note

Where

School block, south Merced, Merced, CA 95341

Pay

$80 proposed

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Proof

Photo log of bare stretches plus a written planting-priority note

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Level

entry

Open until

2026-08-17

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 30–60 minutes. Method of record: i-Tree canopy / street-tree inventory

Bring

• GPS phone
• DBH tape or measuring tape
• tree ID reference
• camera
• hi-vis vest

Steps

1. 1. Walk the corridor; record a GPS waypoint at each tree.
2. 2. Photograph each surveyed tree.
3. 3. Record species (best estimate), condition class (good/fair/poor/dead), and DBH (diameter at breast height).
4. 4. Count vacant planting sites.
5. 5. Enter the per-tree records, vacant-site count, GPS, photos into the proof record; sign.

If it does not match the plan

• Dead or hazardous tree observed -> flag for the responsible agency (no removal by surveyor).
• High vacant-site count -> recommend a planting plan for the corridor.

What counts as done

• Per-tree species + condition + DBH recorded
• Vacant planting sites counted
• GPS waypoint per tree
• Photo per surveyed tree

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.