Table 1.

Tree program elements in three types of programs and likelihood of adding elements within 3 years.z

Program elementSustainedDevelopingUndeveloped
ExistsLikelyExistsLikelyExistsLikely
Ordinance*87  759233527
Commission*88  368122925
Inventory*64253241  934
Management plan*583227441141
Budget greater than $2 per capita*44181919  415
ISA Certified Arborist*46201428  813
Tree City USA*56182627  319
Arbor Day*59202733  824
Number of respondents152–172125–133176–190
  • zPercentages reported by respondents.

  • *Significant differences among types of programs at 0.001 level.