Average severity of issues influencing urban forestry (UF) activities by industry type (1 – not at all, 2 – a little, 3 – some, 4 – quite a bit, and 5 – a great deal).
| Business type by NAICS | Difficulty in recruiting workforce | Difficulty in retaining employees | Inadequate supply chains | Inadequate R&D | Public perception and value of trees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping services (561730) | 3.69 | 2.79 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 2.55 |
| Nursery and tree production (111421) | 3.35 | 2.60 | 2.05 | 1.90 | 2.79 |
| Nursery and garden supplies stores (444220) | 3.14 | 2.79 | 2.00 | 1.85 | 2.39 |
| Farm and garden equipment wholesalers (423820) | 2.83 | 2.13 | 1.52 | 1.35 | 1.39 |
| Nursery and florist merchant wholesalers (424930) | 2.56 | 2.00 | 1.56 | 1.56 | 2.67 |
| Landscape architectural services (541320) | 2.39 | 1.77 | 1.86 | 1.96 | 3.12 |