Desert Southwest Community Tree Guide: Benefits, Costs and Strategic Planting

E. Gregory McPherson; J.R. Simpson; Paula Peper; S.E. Maco; Q. Xiao; E. Mulrean

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Desert Southwest Community Tree Guide: Benefits, Costs and Strategic Planting

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Authors:

E. Gregory McPherson, J.R. Simpson, Paula Peper, S.E. Maco, Q. Xiao, E. Mulrean

Year:

2004

Type:

Miscellaneous Publication

Station:

Pacific Southwest Research Station

Source:

Arizona Community Tree Council, Inc. Phoenix, AZ

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Abstract

This report quantifies benefits and costs for typical large-, medium-, small-stature, deciduous trees (Fraxinus uhdei, Prosopis chilensis, Acacia farnesiana), as well as a conifer (Pinus halapensis). The analysis assumed that trees were planted in a residential yard site or a public (street/park) site, a 40-year time frame, and a 60% survival rate. Tree care costs were based on findings from a survey of municipal and commercial arborists. Benefits were calculated using tree growth curves and numerical models that consider regional climate, building characteristics, air pollutant concentrations, and prices.

Citation

McPherson E.G., J.R. Simpson, , J.R.; Peper, P.J.; Maco, S.E.; Xiao, Q.; Mulrean, E. 2004. Desert Southwest Community Tree Guide: Benefits, Costs and Strategic Planting. Arizona Community Tree Council, Inc. Phoenix, AZ. 76 p.