RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Economic Analysis of Urban Tree Replacement Decisions JF Arboriculture & Urban Forestry (AUF) JO JOA FD International Society of Arboriculture SP 69 OP 77 DO 10.48044/jauf.2000.008 VO 26 IS 2 A1 Scott, Jessie L. A1 Betters, David R. YR 2000 UL http://auf.isa-arbor.com/content/26/2/69.abstract AB Urban forest managers often are required to make decisions about whether to retain or replace an existing tree. In part, this decision relies on an economic analysis of the benefits and costs of the alternatives. This paper presents an economic methodology that helps address the tree replacement problem. The procedures apply to analyzing the benefits and costs of existing trees as well as future replacement trees. A case study, involving a diseased American elm (Ulmus americana) is used to illustrate an application of the methodology. The procedures should prove useful in developing economic guides for tree replacement/retention decisions.