Demand For Trees Vs. Cost
10 March 2003 - 11:00am
Many want a house surrounded by greenery, but saving trees can add up.
The City of San Antonio debates the value of trees while losing more than a third of its tree cover and falling into ozone non-attainment in the last 16 years. Developers claim that the cost of saving trees outweighs added value to property. Some specific dollar estimates are given.
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Trees Add Value to Residential Property
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San Antonio Express-News, March 9, 2003
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