Title: Explain the economic value of trees.
Course: Community Forestry and Tree Management (18502-III) > Section: Exploring Community Forestry and Its Benefits

Explanation should include

- increases in
  - property value
  - environmental services
  - community member satisfaction and retention
  - commerce
  - commercial development
  - job opportunities

- decreases in costs associated with
  - utilities
  - stormwater management
  - pollution control
  - healthcare.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can having a well-planned urban forest community increase commerce?
- What are ways that trees can affect living costs for people?
- What job opportunities may be created by the presence of an urban forest?
- How can trees affect healthcare costs?
- Why do well-planned urban forest communities help attract and retain employees?