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arboriculture - ANSWER-Practice and study of the care of trees and other woody plants in the landscape Best Management Practices - ANSWER-Best-available, industry-recognized courses of action, in consideration of the benefits and limitations, based on scientific research and current knowledge. Carbon squestration - ANSWER-Capture of carbon from atmosphere into long term storage. -- Capturing atmospheric carbon dioxide via photosynthesis Four Benefits of Trees - ANSWER-Environmental, Economic, Aesthetic, Social Environmental benefits of trees - ANSWER-Improve air quality, carbon sequestration, Energy conservation, decreased storm water runoff, erosion control, increased wildlife diversity Economic Benefits of Trees - ANSWER-decreased heating and cooling costs, increased property value, windbreak and shade decrease maintenance cost Social Benefits of Trees - ANSWER-Decrease stress, improve psychological wellbeing, decrease certain crimes Costs of trees - ANSWER-Planting, maintenance, management Trees are assets unless... - ANSWER-they are improperly cared for, then they become liabilities Urban Forestry - ANSWER-Management of naturally occurring and planted trees and associated plants in urban areas. Urban Forester (city forester) is responsible for - ANSWER-Management of greenspaces on public land in communities Methods that quantify the value of trees - ANSWER-Realestate value, Benefit based, Cost benefit analysis, CTLA method Realestate value - ANSWER-Compares property of interest with other properties that are similar (both with and without trees) cost-benefit analysis - ANSWER-Based on the trees measurements, species, condition and location (ex. I-tree) Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers