Tree cadastres are the basis for tree management in urban areas. The systematic documentation of tree conditions and the immediate area around a tree supports the knowledge on tree vitality, improves safety of car traffic, infrastructure, and safety of passengers. In the case of accidents the records of the tree cadastre serve as proof secutiry and enable the tree owner to give evidence for his precautionary measures. Tree cedastres contain the relevant data in order to develop and sustainability maintain a safe and functional tree population.
