Lecture on Measuring the Value of Trees Using Data

In our course, you’ll learn how to use the powerful i-Tree analysis tool to quantify the benefits of trees—from ecosystem services to economic values.

This course provides you with a basic understanding of how i-Tree works and how you can use it in practice—whether you’re conducting a full tree inventory or working with sample plots.

Course content

We present solutions that can be adapted to different resources and levels of ambition, with a focus on:

• Overview of i-Tree’s different types of studies: full inventory, sample plots, etc.

• The program's ability to manage and process various types of data.

• Hands-on practice in entering and interpreting data in the program.

• The results and how they can be used in decision-making, reports, and communication.