For the Township of Leelanau, the i-Tree Landscape model was performed. The township of Leelanau’s tree canopy is 48%, which is high compared to other Michigan communities. Impervious surfaces (buildings and roads) make up only 2% of the land cover. Plantable space is at 50%.
Leelanau township realizes an annual benefit of $1,179,715 for reductions in air pollution, stormwater reduction, and carbon sequestration from the tree canopy (Table 23). The township also benefits from carbon stored in the trees which contribute $81,372,941 over their lifetime.
Leelanau township realizes an annual benefit of $1,179,715 for reductions in air pollution, stormwater reduction, and carbon sequestration from the tree canopy (Table 23). The township also benefits from carbon stored in the trees which contribute $81,372,941 over their lifetime.