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A practical approach to assessing structure, function, and value of street tree populations in small communities
| Author: |
Maco, S.E.; McPherson, E.G. |
| Date: |
2003 |
| Periodical: |
Journal of Arboriculture |
| Link: |
http://www.fs.fed.us/psw/programs/cufr/products/cufr_128.pdf
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| Abstract: |
This study demonstrates an approach to quantify the structure, benefits, and costs of street tree populations in resource-limited communities without tree inventories. Using the city of Davis, California, U.S., as a model, existing data on the benefits and costs of municipal trees were applied to the results of a sample inventory of the citys public and private street trees. Results indicate that Davis maintained nearly 24,000 public street trees that provided $1.2 million in net annual environmental and property value benefits, with a benefitcost ratio of 3.8:1. The city can improve long-term stability of this resource by managing maintenance, new plantings, and stand rejuvenation on a city zone basis. |
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