Resources & Education

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Species Valuation List

A big thanks goes out to Dr. Bill Fountain for providing the following updated species valuation list for Kentucky:

Click here for the valuations by botanical name 

Click here for valuations by percent group

Guide to Landscape Appraisal of Tree Species in Kentucky Landscapes

Qualified green industry professionals are often called upon to determine monetary values for landscapes trees. This may occur as a result of intentional or unintentional damage caused by another individual, insurance claims, or condemnation of a property by imminent domain. This valuation is determined by considering four factors:

• species

• size (trunk diameter measured at 4.5 feet above the ground)

• condition (i.e. vigor, vitality, habit, etc.)

• aesthetic and environmental contributions to the landscape

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Online Resources

International Society of Arboriculture ( ISA )

Tree Care Industry Association ( TCIA )

Better Business Bureau ( BBB )

Tree Care Tips – practical information for the homeowner

Tree Database – US Forest Service list of trees with common and Latin names

Tree Benefit Calculator – calculate the estimated value of your trees

Tree Climbers International – recreational tree climbing

The Tree Fund - organization that works to sustain the world’s urban forests by providing funding for scholarships, scientific research, and education programs related to arboriculture and urban forestry

Knots - all about knots

Tree Buzz – arborists discussion forum

Sherrill Tree – arborist supply catalogue

Anchor Bridge Ropeworks – rope splicing

Knot and Rope Supply - rope retailer

Tree Stuff  - equipment for professional arborists