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The Economics of Municipal Street Trees

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 May 2017

Peter W. Stanley  and
Bradford D. Crossmon
Peter W. Stanley
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural & Food Economics, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Bradford D. Crossmon
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural & Food Economics, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
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This study analyzes the struggle for survival by trees growing along Massachusetts roadsides. Street tree problems have been prevalent for many years. Several organizations have proposals to help solve the street tree dilemma. A majority of the proposed cures have dealt with the application of sound arboricultural principles and latest technological advances. The tree authorities attempted to strengthen their programs by attending short courses and seminars. The utility companies have also sought to solve the problems of keeping their distribution lines clear of obstructions from trees so that both trees and utilities can exist harmoniously.

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Research Article
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Journal of the Northeastern Agricultural Economics Council , Volume 2 , Issue 1 , June 1973 , pp. 64 - 84
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Copyright © Northeastern Agricultural and Resource Economics Association 

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Presented to Northeastern Agricultural Economics Council Annual Meeting, June 19–21, 1972, Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Truro, Nova Scotia. Abstract in Horticultural Science, American Society for Horticultural Science, Vol. 7, page 329, No. 3, June 1972. Presented to 69th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science, August 26–31, 1972, University of Minnesota.

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