Assessing a Tree’s Value: UA Campus Arboretum

The UA Campus Arboretum consists of 7,810 mature trees spread across 387 acres. Using i-Trees software, which accounts for the location, species, size, and age of each tree, students are assessing the value of campus trees both in economic terms—maintenance expenses and energy cost savings—as well as environmental—atmospheric carbon reduction and air quality benefits.

Guide Code: 
GEG1
Location Information: 

Forbes Bldg., Rm. 317 (Organizer/professor)

Funding Source: 

Green Fund

Groups/Entities Involved: 

Campus Arboretum 

Project Theme: 
Climate and Adaptation
Natural Environment and Biodiversity
Link to Project's Site: 
Green Fund Application
Project Image: 
Year Started: 
2011

For more information, please contact greenguides@email.arizona.edu.