how much is that doggy in the window?

treestyle

hi,

is there some set formula used to work out the actual monetary value of a tree?

we all know that too often the tree is worth nothing and the that the gutter is worth more.

it would great to say "well that bit of concrete is worth $500, but that tree is worth $5000.

heaps of input would be great!

Thanks

Sean Freeman

Treestyle I think this has been dealt with in another thread but thats ok...BCC use and accept the revised Burnley trunk method, there is going to be an Australian standard for the valuation of amenity trees released probably around mid 08'. Other methods in common use are the draft australian standard, Thyer tree valuation method, and the Burnley Method.

They each have their pros and cons, but ultimately it comes down to the experience and ability of the person conducting the assessment, the subjective element has a massive impact on the outcome of the assessment no matter what method you use because they all incorporate subject assessments of the form, appearance, significance and health of the individual tree, within their calculations.

Eric might be able to put a link to the other thread I can't remember where it is I'm afraid.

treestyle

thanks Sean,

maybe i've gotta get with the times and be brave. i'm gonna use the search tool.

thanks!

Eric Frei

Here ya go

http://www.treeworld.info/f9/monetary-value-1008.html

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treestyle

thanks Ek,

do you think that if oxygen is worth? $1 a kg and a tree makes? 1mil kg of oxygen a year then that tree for one year has produced an income of 1$mil on top of what it was already worth?

very subjective i suppose.

Eric Frei

The whole topic is subjective to me ... when was the last time anyone went to a tree auction and brought home a 50 tonne bargain.

The true value of something is usually decided by the laws of supply and demand ... trees seem exempt from that law unless in a nursery etc.

Some-one might say the tree adds $10k value to their home.

And the builder will say, yeah, piss it off and put a double auto rolladoor carport with covered entrance and lights to the house will add $25k

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treestyle

very true,

i'm with LG, i'm at the bottom of the food chain.

basically here our significant historical and remnant trees are neglected.

every other department sees trees as a liabillity, there just something that cause damage to their asset. i'm trying at the moment to encourage the arb depart to collectively grow some balls and say NO the tree is an asset it's worth this much you move your concrete, or your powerline.

maybe i live in dreamland.

Sean Freeman

Treestyle you're not in dreamland, your an optomist and you are not alone there are a lot of us working for exactly the same outcome, some further apart than others (in more ways than one!)
Little victories keep you going and the defeats only serve to help improve the approach next time.......I understand the problems engineers have with trees I really do, but I'm past knocking heads with them there are ways trees and built infrastructure can coexist even in extremely problematic circumstances.

treestyle

thanks Sean, some encouraging words.