Community Tree Guides

Our Tree Guides identify and describe the benefits and costs of planting trees in a specific climate zone to assist community officials and tree managers increase public awareness and support for tree programs.
They answer a number of questions about the environmental and aesthetic benefits community trees provide:
- What is their potential to improve environmental quality, conserve energy, and add value to communities?
- Where should residential and public trees be placed to maximize their cost-effectiveness?
- Which tree species will minimize conflicts with powerlines, sidewalks, and buildings?
Products
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General Technical Reporthttps://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/36656
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General Technical Reporthttps://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/25925
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Miscellaneous Publicationhttps://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/47703
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General Technical Reporthttps://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/29209
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General Technical Reporthttps://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/36470
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General Technical Reporthttps://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/25927
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General Technical Reporthttps://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/28759
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General Technical Reporthttps://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/34891
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Miscellaneoushttps://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/45963
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General Technical Reporthttps://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/25926
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General Technical Reporthttps://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/29059
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Guidehttps://research.fs.usda.gov/psw/understory/tree-guidelines-coastal-southern-california-communities
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Miscellaneous Publicationhttps://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/45967
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Guidehttps://research.fs.usda.gov/psw/understory/tree-guidelines-san-joaquin-valley-communities
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General Technical Reporthttps://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/31187
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Miscellaneoushttps://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/45962
Last updated October 17, 2023