i-tree design: exploring creative new ways to demonstrate the value of trees
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The simplest and most accessible of the i-Tree tools is i-Tree Design. Recent updates include crown growth animation, cumulative benefits estimation, printable reports and the ability to model hundreds of trees and multiple buildings. This combination of accessibility and effectiveness has fostered an expanding user base employing the software in new and exciting ways. Example applications in education, advocacy, tree planting and evaluation of tree loss scenarios will help inspire attendees to include i-Tree Design in their own community forestry work.TRANSCRIPT
- 1. i-Tree DesignExploring creative new ways todemonstrate the value of treesi-Tree is aCooperativeInitiative amongthese partnersJason Henning, Ph.D.Davey Institute and USDA Forest Service
2. Why do we like trees?Jason Sharman, Vitalitree, Bugwood.orgi-Tree is aCooperativeInitiative amongthese partnersLuana VargasMalcolm Pinckney, from USDA Blogs 3. Why doesnt everyone else like trees? Some people hate trees Some people like other things more Some people dont know they like treesMary Ann Hansen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Fredric Miller, Joliet Junior Collegei-Tree is aCooperativeInitiative amongthese partners 4. What is i-Tree Design?Estimates 4 core ecosystem services Stormwater interception Energy (impacts on heating/cooling) Air quality improvement Carbon sequestrationDetermine value ($) of current and future benefitsBased on peer reviewed sciencewww.itreetools.org/designi-Tree is aCooperativeInitiative amongthese partners 5. How does i-Tree Design work?1. Enter an address2. Draw building footprints (for energy benefits)One structure Or many3. Add trees (existing or proposed)1 or 2 trees Or many Or hundredsi-Tree is aCooperativeInitiative amongthese partners 6. New crown growth animationi-Tree is aCooperativeInitiative amongthese partners 7. Provides a $ value for tree benefitsi-Tree is aCooperativeInitiative amongthese partnersStormwaterEnergy305.7 kwh = $35.8521.6 therms = $35.005,714 gallons = $56.57Air QualityCarbon dioxide612 lbs = $5.95Improved health = $2.23Total benefits this year = $136 8. Shows trees are an investmenti-Tree is aCooperativeInitiative amongthese partners$6,476 worth of benefits over the next 30 yearsand growingBenefits in 2044 = $272 To date = $2,470 9. Use 1: Engage Residential & Private Property OwnersExisting trees My trees have value? Printable report Assess sustainabilityProposed trees Where to plant Support giveaways Canopy goalsi-Tree is aCooperativeInitiative amongthese partners 10. Use 2: In Education Settings Elementary/middle schoolSTEM topics Introduce ecosystemservices and valuation Facilitate discussionsabout strategicmanagement Engage futurepartners and advocatesi-Tree is aCooperativeInitiative amongthese partners 11. Use 3: Advocacy and Outreachi-Tree is aCooperativeInitiative amongthese partnersFrom very simple to more involved 12. Use 4: Tree Planting EvaluationPennsylvania Horticultural Societyplanting for thePhiladelphia Housing AuthoritySavings over the next 30 yrs $108,000 in winter $87,000 in summerBenefits in year 30i-Tree is aCooperativeInitiative amongthese partners 13. Use 5: Tree loss scenariosi-Tree is aCooperativeInitiative amongthese partnersFrom Google Street ViewThe 39 Ash trees will provide $76kworth of benefits over the next 20 yearsHOA decides they are worth protecting 14. Why you should use i-Tree Design? Easily engage key & new audiences Provide educational opportunities Enhance advocacy and outreach (increase $) Evaluate and strategize around tree planting Illustrate that loss of trees = loss benefitsi-Tree is aCooperativeInitiative amongthese partnerswww.itreetools.org/[email protected]@itreetools.org