Attitudes about municipal responsibilities for tree programs by type of program.z
| Type of program | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Statements about street tree programs | Sustained | Developing | Undeveloped |
| I favor spending municipal funds for planting, pruning, and removal of street trees* | 85 | 67 | 60 |
| I favor starting or improving a tree program in my municipality* | 84 | 78 | 62 |
| It is achievable to start or improve a program in my municipality* | 68 | 60 | 42 |
| My support for a municipal tree program can create a positive legacy* | 64 | 56 | 41 |
| We need more information before starting or improving a program* | 47 | 49 | 66 |
| Strong public support for a street tree program exists in my municipality* | 44 | 32 | 12 |
| A well-funded tree program is important compared with other municipal programs* | 42 | 27 | 20 |
| Adjacent property owners should be responsible for planting, pruning, and removals* | 41 | 53 | 55 |
| Planning and caring for street trees is not the role of my municipality* | 9 | 15 | 19 |
| Number of respondents | 170–175 | 137–140 | 200–202 |