[CANUFNET] Shelterbelt valuation formula

[Mead, Mark]

Geoff,
In Seattle we are looking at ways to "sell" our forested parklands. We are using the ecosystems services approach and have used the tree by tree environmental calculators available on line to generate estimated values for carbon sequestration and stormwater retention. These are derivatives from City Green and I-tree programs.
We have also used an interesting approach in our critical areas. If there are damages on our property that improve another person's property, ie for view, the other person is liable for triple the improved value to their property.
The third method is through an ordinance that simple states any single incident of damage is subject to a $1,000. That is every tree damaged is worth $1,000.
I have also used the trunk formula method and included a lot of correction for contribution and species.

From: canufnet-bounces at list.web.net [mailto:canufnet-bounces at list.web.net] On Behalf Of McLeod, Geoff (IS - Parks)
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 9:41 AM
To: 'canufnet at list.web.net'
Subject: [CANUFNET] Shelterbelt valuation formula

Good afternoon.  I am looking for information as to what people are using out there to valuate shelterbelts.  At the City of Saskatoon, we use the trunk formula method for individual trees, but do not have a formula we are comfortable with for shelterbelts. Please contact me at geoff.mcleod at saskatoon.ca<mailto:geoff.mcleod at saskatoon.ca> with any information or leads you may have.

Thank you very much and have a great day.

Geoff

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Geoff Mcleod BSc., BSF., MSc.
Superintendent Urban Forestry/Pest Management
City of Saskatoon
1101 Ave P. North
Saskatoon, SK S7K 0J5
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