RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 A Summary and Forecast of Demand for Municipal Street Tree Service on Staten Island, New York
JF Arboriculture & Urban Forestry (AUF)
JO JOA
FD International Society of Arboriculture
SP 277
OP 280
DO 10.48044/jauf.2001.030
VO 27
IS 5
A1 McCabe, James J.
YR 2001
UL http://auf.isa-arbor.com/content/27/5/277.abstract
AB The objective of this study was to establish a reasonably accurate demand forecasting model for municipal street tree services on Staten Island, New York. Using the raw data gathered from years from 1996 through 2000, a chart and mathematical equation for anticipated monthly demand were derived for the year 2001. The development of the model was accomplished with simple arithmetic computations and computer-assisted regression analysis. Although occasional storm damage skewed some monthly figures, it is apparent that demand for public tree maintenance on Staten Island is decidedly seasonal and predictable.