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TREE APPRAI$AL
Tree appraisal is the method of putting
a dollar value
on a damaged or destroyed tree.
- Tax deductions.
- Mitigation.
- Compensation.
- Estate evaluations.
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Methods
for appraisals:
- Replacement
cost method. This is the cost to remove and replace
a tree (s) with an equivalent size specimen..
- Cost
of cure. This method is for trees that can be saved.
It figures the cost (present & future) to restore a tree to its pre-existing
condition as possible.
- Trunk formula
method. This is the standard in the United States for putting a dollar value
on a tree that is a total loss and too large for reasonable replacement.
- Cost
of repair. This method is to return a property
to its pre-existing condition, which includes trees, shrubs, hardscape, etc.
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The
large buttress roots of this California pepper, Schinus molle, where cut
within a few feet of the trunk (as seen
at the bottom of the fence) resulting
in the entire tree failing. The tree was considered a total loss. The appraisal
method
used was the trunk formula method to determine the
value of the tree. This tree appraised at $25,000 in 2006.
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The Guide for Plant Appraisal
9th edition is the
guide that is recognized as the standard in
the
United States for tree appraisals. In California,
this is combined
with the Species Classification & Group Assignment
book for species rating
(developed and updated by the Western Chapter
International Society of Arboriculture) to come
up with dollar values on trees
when using the
trunk formula method.
Values come from an analysis of: | If
you have any further questions or would like to schedule an appraisal, call 619-443-1770
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