Monday, March 10, 2014

Money Grows on Trees.....

WIFFIM.

What's In It For Me?

That's a question everybody asks to some degree when they are deciding on just about anything.  When it comes to tree care there are many ways one can answer that question.

  • Taking care of my trees makes me feel safer.
  • Taking care of my trees makes my yard prettier, and nicer to be in.
  • Taking care of my trees helps me feel like I'm doing something good for the environment.
  • Taking care of my trees helps me do less work in my yard. 
  • Taking care of my trees pays me money (Wait! What?)

Money doesn't grow on trees does it? Well it does, for me sort of, since I'm in the business of taking care of trees, but for you, the tree owner? Really?

YES! There are numerous studies that show trees can:
  • Improve peoples health
  • Increase property values 
  • Create a sense of well being 
All very nice things, but let's face it, the values appear to be a little bit subjective and variable, squishy perhaps.  Well there's a tool you can use to firm that up in dollars and cents.


Developed in part by Davey Tree Experts (plugging my employer here) this online tool can provide you with an analysis of what your tree provides to you in economic and environmental benefits.

You can also have some fun with iTree Design, to see how virtually "planting" trees can impact your bottom line.

You can always contact me to help be your green investment advisor.

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