Valuing the Environment - Pricing - What is the value of a tree?

What is the value of a tree?

Tasks performed by a tree:

increasing property values
modifying wind turbulence
intercepting the rain
cooling the air
stabilising the soil
reducing fuel costs
recycling nutrients
giving privacy
providing beauty
reducing stress
cutting noise.... etc

OTHER TASKS PERFORMED BY TREES INCLUDE:

absorbing toxic substances
neutralising sewage
increasing property values
enhancing social awareness
promoting tourism
encouraging recreation
improving personal health
providing fruit
providing habitat for birds and insects
regulating the water table
preventing salination
other

Source: Nancy Beckham, 'Trees: finding their true value', Australian Horticulture, August 1991.

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