Silva Metrics for local governments: the town's green spaces at a glance
Silva Metrics for local governments: parks, gardens and everything inside them in one database, with maps, indicators and reports.
Who this page is for
For those who decide on a town’s green spaces: mayors, councillors and heads of service, small villages included. No gardening expertise required.
What it solves
Knowing how many green areas there are and what shape each is in often depends on loose sheets and the memory of a few people. Silva Metrics brings it together in one database and turns fieldwork into information a local government can show.
What it offers
Comparable green areas
Every park, garden or roundabout has its own record and all are measured by the same yardstick. You see at a glance which space needs attention.
Green cover and shade
Maps by neighbourhood showing where there is shade and where it is missing. Clear arguments for deciding where to plant.
Biodiversity and plantings
Simple indicators for each area and planting campaigns documented with photos. The municipality’s effort stays visible.
Reports and dashboards
Key figures and a period report ready for a meeting or an annual review. Accountability without redoing anything by hand.
Use cases
- Preparing the annual review. A period report with the figures and maps of the green space.
- Making the case for a planting. A shade map by neighbourhood to explain where and why.
- A village with a single crew. An inventory sized to fit, with the detail that is worth it.
How it is used
- Technical staff adapt the tool to the municipality and load any inventory that already exists.
- Crews note down their work and the inventory stays up to date.
- The local government consults maps and reports, according to its permissions.
See also
See how each team experiences it: technical staff, gardening crews, other departments and residents and volunteers.
Next step
Would you like to discuss how it would fit your local government? Write to us or go back to the Silva Metrics home page.
Frequently asked questions
Does our local government need a large gardening service?
No. Each municipality chooses the level of detail, so it suits a village with a small crew as well as a city with several teams.
Can we reuse the inventory we already have?
Yes. If it already exists in a spreadsheet or a mapping system, it can be loaded so nobody starts from scratch.
Can each department see only its own part?
Yes. Each person accesses only what concerns them.
How can I find out more?
Write to us from the contact page and we will tell you how Silva Metrics fits the work of your local government.