Bielsko-Biała implements advanced mapping for urban greenery

The city of Bielsko-Biała is implementing advanced technological solutions to manage its urban greenery and adapt to climate change. As part of a specialized project, MGGP Aero is utilizing aerial mapping techniques involving a plane equipped with a laser scanner, a hyperspectral camera, and a thermal camera. This data provides three-dimensional views of the city, identifies tree species and their health, and maps urban heat islands by comparing day and night temperatures.

In conjunction with these aerial efforts, dendrologists are conducting field surveys to characterize at least 6,000 trees and shrubs. Additionally, the city has participated in the European #EUTreeTag campaign. This initiative involves placing special labels on significant trees, such as a sycamore maple in the Park za Ratuszem and a Lombardy poplar on Cyniarska Street, to visualize their ecosystem services, including oxygen production, carbon storage, and rainwater retention.