Urban Forest Values: Economic Benefits of Trees in Cities

Many important decisions in American cities are based on careful cost and benefit analysis of options. The values of trees and plants in our urban centers are often overlooked. Urban forests are a significant and increasingly valuable asset of the urban environment. Scientists have measured the tremendous returns that trees provide for people in cities.

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