Variables used in the model explaining the future outlook of the private business involved in urban forestry (UF) activities.
| Variable | Description | No. of observations | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| outlook | Categorical variable (how respondents described the future outlook of their business in UF): 1 – extremely bad, 2 – somewhat bad, 3 – neutral, 4 – somewhat good, 5 – extremely good | 377 | 3.67 |
| landscaping | Binary variable: 1 – business engaged in landscaping services (NAICS 561730), 0 – otherwise | 450 | 0.50 |
| nursery supply | Binary variable: 1 – business engaged in nursery supplies wholesalers (NAICS 424930), 0 – otherwise | 450 | 0.02 |
| nursery tree | Binary variable: 1 – business engaged in nursery and tree production (NAICS 111421), 0 – otherwise | 450 | 0.10 |
| nursery stores | Binary variable: 1 – business engaged in nursery retail stores (NAICS 444220), 0 – otherwise | 449 | 0.08 |
| architecture | Binary variable: 1 – business engaged in landscape architectural services (NAICS 541320), 0 – otherwise | 450 | 0.16 |
| jobs | Numerical variable: the sum of full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees | 388 | 32.33 |
| longevity | Numerical variable: years in active business | 396 | 35.25 |
| UF jobs | Percentage of total jobs in UF activities | 381 | 30.61 |
| R&D | Categorical variable (how respondents rated the impact of the issue about inadequate research and development on their business): 1 – none, 5 – a great deal | 380 | 1.78 |
| corporate | Binary variable (representing the corporate organizational structure of the business): 1 – corporation, 0 – otherwise | 381 | 0.39 |
| supply chain | Categorical variable (how respondents rated the impact of the issue about supply chain on their business): 1 – none, 5 – a great deal | 380 | 1.80 |
| recruitment | Categorical variable (how respondents rated the impact of the issue about workforce recruitment on their business): 1 – none, 5 – a great deal | 381 | 3.28 |
| retention | Categorical variable (how respondents rated the impact of the issue about retaining employees on their business): 1 – none, 5 – a great deal | 380 | 2.54 |