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 TreeSim_Lpy
 ============
 
+Description
+-----------
+
+TreeSim_Lpy is a tree modelling tool which is built upon L-py with the added features of pruning and tying trees down to mimic different architectures. The tool uses python and prior knowledge of L-systems and L-Py is needed to work with this tool. This tool is ideal for researchers and developers working on botanical simulations and robotic harvesting applications.
 
-TreeSim_Lpy is a tree modelling tool which is built upon L-py with the added features of pruning
-and tying trees down to mimic different architectures. The tool uses python and prior knowledge of L-systems
-and L-Py is needed to work with this tool. 
 
 Python version 3.9
 
+Table of Contents
+-----------------
+
+- `Installation <#installation>`__
+- `Usage <#usage>`__
+- `Features <#features>`__
+- `Gallery <#gallery>`__
+- `Contact <#contact>`__
+- `Support <#support>`__
+- `Citations <#citations>`__
+
+Documentation
+-------------
+
+The documentation is provided at `Read the Docs <https://treesim-lpy.readthedocs.io/en/latest/>`__.
+
+You can find the latest L-Py documentation at <https://lpy.readthedocs.io/en/latest>
+
+
+Installation
+------------
+
+To install TreeSim_Lpy, follow these steps (adapted from the `L-Py documentation <https://treesim-lpy.readthedocs.io/en/latest/installation.html>`__):
+
+1. **Install Conda**:
+   
+   The L-Py distribution relies on the conda software environment management system. If you do not already have conda installed, you can find installation instructions on the `Conda Installation Page <https://docs.conda.io/projects/conda/en/latest/user-guide/install/>`__.
+
+2. **Create a Conda Environment**:
+
+   Create an environment named `lpy`:
+   
+   .. code-block:: sh
+
+      conda create -n lpy openalea.lpy -c fredboudon -c conda-forge
+
+   The package is retrieved from the `fredboudon` channel (development), and its dependencies will be taken from the `conda-forge` channel.
+
+3. **Activate the L-Py Environment**:
+
+   .. code-block:: sh
 
-The documentation is provided at https://treesim-lpy.readthedocs.io/en/latest/
-You can find the L-Py documentation at 
-<https://lpy.readthedocs.io/en/latest>
+      conda activate lpy
+
+4. **Install Required Packages**:
+
+   .. code-block:: sh
+
+      pip install -r requirements.txt
+
+5. **Run L-Py**:
+
+   .. code-block:: sh
+
+      lpy
+
+Usage
+-----
+
+Here is a basic usage example to get you started:
+
+- **Loading a Tree Model:**
+
+   .. code-block:: python
+
+      Do some lpy things
+      More lpy code
+      produce something?
+
+
+
+Features
+--------
+
+- **Pruning:** Remove unwanted branches to simulate pruning.
+- **Branch Tying:** Simulate branches being tied down to mimic different orchard architectures.
+- **Model Class Types:** The model generated is built with classes of different material type. 
 
 ========
 Gallery
 ========
-.. figure:: media/envy.png
+.. figure:: media/envy_model.png
    :width: 500
    :height: 300
 
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    :height: 300
 
    Example of a labelled, pruned and tied UFO tree system using TreeSim_Lpy
-  
 
 
+Contact
+-------
 
-=============
-Documentation
-=============
+For any questions or issues, please contact us through **GitHub Issues**. 
 
-Documentation is available at `<https://treesim-lpy.readthedocs.io/en/latest/>`_
 
-Help and Support
+Support
 ----------------
 
 Please open an **Issue** if you need support or you run into any error (Installation, Runtime, etc.).