The value of annual benefits from Modesto’s municipal forest.
| Benefit category | Total $ | % of total benefit | Avg $/tree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental | |||
| Energy | 1,000,560 | 20.2 | 10.97 |
| CO2 | 449,445 | 9.1 | 4.93 |
| Air quality | 1,442,036 | 29.1 | 15.82 |
| Stormwater | 616,139 | 12.4 | 6.76 |
| Environmental subtotal | 3,508,180 | 70.7 | 38.48 |
| Aesthetic and other | 1,455,636 | 29.3 | 15.96 |
| Total benefits | 4,963,816 | 100.0 | 54.44 |