WRITING A LEGEND FOR A TREE REPORT MAP

Explain the symbols and colours actually used in the issued map. A legend should help the reader interpret the mapped records without inferring a priority, condition or boundary meaning that was never assigned.

Project/site:
Prepared by/date:
Version:

Symbol
Identify the pin, line or area mark.
Notes:

Meaning
State what that symbol represents for this map.
Notes:

Colour
Keep any colour meaning explicit.
Notes:

Label convention
Explain tree numbers or group references.
Notes:

Boundary meaning
Identify scope lines and their source.
Notes:

CHECKS
[ ] Check the legend matches the final export rather than an earlier draft.
[ ] Ensure numbers remain identifiable when colour differences are unclear.
[ ] Avoid assigning assessment significance to decorative map colours.

Outstanding questions:
Source references:
Review and next action:

Scope: A legend explains the map and does not turn a background image into a surveyed boundary or assessment.

This is a general worksheet, not an automated application feature.
https://canopyapp.app/resources/tree-report-map-legends