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Posted on September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

What costs are associated with maintaining trees over their lifetime?

Trees should be properly maintained by carrying out basic maintenance activities, such as mulching, watering, soil testing, fertilizing, and protection.

Mulching is typically needed on a periodic basis (every 1-3 years), but watering, soil testing, fertilizing, and protection should only …

Posted on September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

How can I minimize the energy cost of my tree planting and maintenance?

“Energy cost” refers to the amount of energy consumed to do something. One example might be the cost of fuel it takes to transport your planting stock from point A to point B.  Another example might be the amount of …

Posted on September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

Are there subsidies or other programs that can be used to plant trees for energy conservation?

 Some communities, businesses or state agencies may offer subsidies for tree planting in specific situations. Contact your local office of the State Forestry Commission to see if programs like this exist in your area. You can also check with the …

Posted on September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

Will my electric or gas utility company provide me with trees for my property?

Your local gas or electric company may provide you with trees you can plant on your property. This is done to encourage the right kind of trees being planted in the right kinds of places, to reduce peak energy demand, …

Posted on September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

Urban Forests: Understanding Associated Costs

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A community receives many benefits from the urban forest; however, there are also costs associated with having a healthy urban forest. Estimates for tree costs in the U.S. range from $12.87 to $65 per tree (McPherson et al. 2005). Working …

Posted on September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

Community Involvement with Urban Forestry

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A Tampa, Florida neighborhood worked together to replace street trees lost to damage because they understood the many values the trees provided. Credit. Priya Jaishanker

In warmer regions, many people are willing to pay higher prices for homes that contain …

Posted on September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

Urban Forestry Video Series New Release!

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Trees provide more than just beauty or a source of wood products. Rather, trees provide an assortment of economic, environmental, psychological and social benefits to humans. Energy savings are one such highly valued benefit or service urban trees provide. Did …

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This work is supported in part by New Technologies for Agriculture Extension grant no. 2020-41595-30123 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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