City of Charlotte, North Carolina Municipal Forest Resource Analysis
"This analysis combines results of a citywide inventory with benefit–cost modeling data to produce four types of information on the tree resource:
Structure (species composition, diversity, age distribution, condition, etc.)
Function (magnitude of annual environmental and esthetic benefits)
Value (dollar value of benefits minus management costs)
Management needs (sustainability, planting, maintenance)" [from Executive Summary]
Charlotte, NC is a STRATUM reference city for the Piedmont region (Lower South climate zone).
S.L. Gardner, J. Ho, S. Maco, J.R. Simpson, E.G. Mcpherson, Q. Xiao, P.J. Peper, K.E. Vargas
November 2005
Electronic File
Economics/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Inventory (tree)
North Carolina
Leaf characteristics, Leaf characteristics, Reference city, Reference city, STRATUM, STRATUM
SCUFR&I