Table 2.

Responses to the question “Why are trees and associated vegetation valued?”

FactorMean*No. respondents
Lend beauty to property4.6463
Enhance resale value4.4663
Provide screening4.3663
Modify temperature extremes4.3662
Provide wind control4.2763
Provide habitat for wildlife4.1862
Provide a suitable environment for recreation3.9861
Purify the air3.5862
  • * Strongly agree = 5, agree = 4, neutral = 3, disagree = 2, strongly disagree = 1.