Table 2.

Tree program elements reported by three types of officials and likelihood of adding elements within 3 years.z

Program elementElected officialPublic worksSolicitor
ExistsLikelyExistsLikelyExistsLikely
Ordinance*572064195117
Management plan*373628432732
Budget greater than $2 per capita*231626181015
ISA Certified Arborist*302021191317
Number of respondents159–164221–23091–96
  • zPercentages reported by respondents.

  • *Significant differences among types of officials at 0.05 level. Differences among other elements were not significant.