New York City, New York - Municipal Forest Resource Analysis
Report (Research or Project)
This analysis combines results of a citywide street tree census with benefit–cost modeling data to produce four types of information on the city-managed street tree resource, namely forest structure, function, value, and management needs.
Trees are a critical component of the city. Researchindicates that healthy trees can lessen impacts associated with the built environment by reducing stormwater runoff, energy consumption, and air pollutants. Trees improve urban life, making New York City a more enjoyable place to live, work, and play, while mitigating the city’s environmental impact. Over the years, the people of New York City have invested millions of dollars in their public right of way trees. Some may question the need for the level of service presently provided and the need for additional services. Hence, the primary question that this study asks is what are the accrued benefits from New York City street trees?
P.J. Peper, E.G. McPherson, J.R. Simpson, S.L. Gardner, K.E. Vargas, Q. Xiao
April 2007
USDA Forest Service
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Economics/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Environmental Services, Inventory (tree)
New York, Northeast
CUFR
