Koeser, A.K.; Hauer, R.J.; Andreu, M.; Northrop, R.; Hilbert, D.R. Attitudes towards Tree Protections, Development, and Urban Forest Incentives among Florida (United States) Residents. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening 2023, 86, 128032, doi:10.1016/j.ufug.2023.128032.
Koeser, A.K.; Hauer, R.J.; Andreu, M.; Northrop, R.; Hilbert, D.R. Attitudes towards Tree Protections, Development, and Urban Forest Incentives among Florida (United States) Residents. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening 2023, 86, 128032, doi:10.1016/j.ufug.2023.128032.
Koeser, A.K.; Hauer, R.J.; Andreu, M.; Northrop, R.; Hilbert, D.R. Attitudes towards Tree Protections, Development, and Urban Forest Incentives among Florida (United States) Residents. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening 2023, 86, 128032, doi:10.1016/j.ufug.2023.128032.
Koeser, A.K.; Hauer, R.J.; Andreu, M.; Northrop, R.; Hilbert, D.R. Attitudes towards Tree Protections, Development, and Urban Forest Incentives among Florida (United States) Residents. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening 2023, 86, 128032, doi:10.1016/j.ufug.2023.128032.
Abstract
Tree ordinances can be an effective means of preserving urban forests in the face of development pressures. Despite this, they also have the potential to be divisive among the public - especially when applied to privately-owned land. In this study we surveyed 1,716 Florida urban residents to understand how they value regulation and management of the urban forest. Specifically, we asked about: tree protection ordinances, incentive programs to manage or plant trees, justification for tree removal, and development. Most respondents supported tree protections, even when applied to trees on their own property or when they had the potential to limit development activities. Additionally, there was limited support for removing healthy trees for development. Respondents supported the use of funds for urban forestry efforts – particularly at the local or state level.
Keywords
green infrastructure; tree by-laws; tree ordinances; urban forest governance
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Forestry
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