New York City should carefully measure a new tree

New York City's tallest carefully measured tree is the Queens Giant at 133.8 feet, measured in 2004—over 20 years ago. Using LiDAR data from a 2021 airborne flight, the author has identified several candidate trees that may be taller and recommends the city's parks department remeasure to find an updated record holder. The effort highlights how modern technology like LiDAR can help identify and preserve the city's notable natural landmarks.