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Edible Forest Charitable Fundraising There is no better or simpler way to add value to your property, your neighborhood, or your city than creating a bountiful treescape. Research has shown that properties with an extensive treescape sell for between 6 and 8% more than ones with fewer street trees[1]. A treescape provides—increased privacy, shade, wind […]

I’ve argued since the 1990s that organized street tree planting adds a lot of value to a home. In the order of 6%. This is what is known as a positive externality: if your neighbors or your city decides to plant trees on your street, your property value goes up without you having to do […]