Understand and Assess the Ecosystem Services Provided by Trees Using i-Tree

To quantify and analyze the invaluable contributions that trees make to our environment and our lives, we use i-Tree —a comprehensive suite of software designed to calculate the benefits of trees.

i-Tree Eco is the tool we use to calculate ecosystem services. These services are the functions that ecosystems perform that directly benefit people, thereby improving our well-being and living conditions. Examples of such services include:

• Carbon Dioxide Storage: Trees actively help reduce greenhouse gases.
• Particle capture: They purify the air by trapping harmful particles.
• Lower energy and heating costs: Trees can reduce energy consumption in buildings by providing shade in the summer and wind protection in the winter.
• Stormwater Management: Trees help reduce stormwater runoff and, consequently, the burden on sewer systems.

Our services

We can offer you a tree inventory that includes an i-Tree Eco survey, or a standalone i-Tree Eco survey if you already have an existing inventory. This survey provides you with:

• A deeper understanding of the composition, structure, and condition of your tree stand.
• Quantitative values for the specific ecosystem services provided by your trees.

Based on this measurable data, we can then perform a financial calculation. This calculation clearly illustrates how your trees represent an important asset and provide significant societal benefits.

Would you like to learn more about how we can help you highlight the value of your trees?