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However, a convenient yet high-accuracy computation methodology is hardly available. This study introduces an approach that has been tested for a small urban area. A data fusion approach based on a three-dimensional (3D) computation methodology was applied to calibrate the individual tree CS. This photogrammetry-based technique employed an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and spherical image data to compute the total height (H) and diameter at breast height (DBH) for each tree, consequently estimating the tree-stand CS. A regression analysis was conducted to compare the results with the ones obtained with high-cost laser scanner data. Our study demonstrates the applicability of this method, highlighting its advantages even for large city areas in contrast to other approaches that are often more expensive. 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