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Valuation of Tree Canopy on Property Values of Six Communities in Cincinnati, Ohio
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Dimke, Kelley C.
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Abstract Details
Year and Degree
2008, Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, Horticulture and Crop Science.
Abstract
The value of the urban forest as a component of the urban environment is significant. Environmental benefits of the urban forest include improved air quality, energy conservation through reduction of heating and cooling costs, climate moderation, flood control, reduction in noise levels and wildlife habitat. The urban forest also provides many social benefits. Studies have shown that trees reduce stress and improve the physical health of urbanites. Financial support for urban forestry in many cities is on the decline. The objective of this research was to evaluate the impact trees have on property values of six communities (Bond Hill, Carthage, Clifton, Hyde Park, Kennedy Heights and North Avondale) of varying socio-economic levels in Cincinnati, Ohio. Tax assessor records were obtained from property sales between the years 2000 and 2005. One hundred sites were randomly selected from each of the six communities. Data were collected from each site during the winter as well as the summer months. Dominant genus, caliper of dominant genus, estimate of tree cover, and overall property maintenance were recorded. Using the hedonic method of cost benefit analysis it was determined that each percentage increase in tree cover added $783.98 to the property value. The average value of tree canopy across the 600 sites is $20,226 or 10.7% of the sale price of the home. The findings from this research will be useful to Urban Forestry Departments in their requests for funding.
Committee
David Gardner, PhD (Advisor)
James Metzger, PhD (Committee Member)
Steven Still, PhD (Committee Member)
T. Davis Sydnor, PhD (Committee Member)
Pages
99 p.
Subject Headings
Horticulture
;
Landscaping
;
Urban Planning
Keywords
tree canopy
;
property values
;
hedonics
;
urban forestry
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Dimke, K. C. (2008).
Valuation of Tree Canopy on Property Values of Six Communities in Cincinnati, Ohio
[Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1211933613
APA Style (7th edition)
Dimke, Kelley.
Valuation of Tree Canopy on Property Values of Six Communities in Cincinnati, Ohio.
2008. Ohio State University, Doctoral dissertation.
OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center
, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1211933613.
MLA Style (8th edition)
Dimke, Kelley. "Valuation of Tree Canopy on Property Values of Six Communities in Cincinnati, Ohio." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1211933613
Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)
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