<p>I was wondering if there are any standard methods that are employed to obtain insight of the economic value of tree cover in a particular area. I assumed using negative <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normalized_difference_vegetation_index" rel="nofollow noreferrer">difference vegetation index</a> coupled with economic value of ground cover as proxy but this is not supported by any literature in my search.</p>

<p>So if there any datasets (preferably free) that show the spatial value variations for green spaces, their suggestion would be appreciated. </p>

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2018-02-19T22:53:43.680Z
The [EVRI](https://www.evri.ca/en) database may be helpful (you have to register but it is free).
Adam Bailey
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2018-02-25T08:09:31.870Z
Have you looked on [heat island effect](https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/central-sydney/sydney-city-heat-map-shows-areas-where-temperatures-rise-due-to-urban-heat-island-effect/news-story/c49aece051b7c6a06862825d99c90fae) studies? They might have worked with economic valuations
JoaoBotelho
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2018-02-25T08:10:40.730Z
@LimonadaPT I'll look at them right away
Chimango Chisuwo
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Economic valuation of green spaces using GIS
Chimango Chisuwo
# Economic valuation of green spaces using GIS

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-02-19)

I was wondering if there are any standard methods that are employed to obtain insight of the economic value of tree cover in a particular area. I assumed using negative [difference vegetation index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normalized_difference_vegetation_index) coupled with economic value of ground cover as proxy but this is not supported by any literature in my search.

So if there any datasets (preferably free) that show the spatial value variations for green spaces, their suggestion would be appreciated.

**Tags:** value, environmental-economics, public-goods

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: The [EVRI](https://www.evri.ca/en) database may be helpful (you have to register but it is free).  
> **username_2**: Have you looked on [heat island effect](https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/central-sydney/sydney-city-heat-map-shows-areas-where-temperatures-rise-due-to-urban-heat-island-effect/news-story/c49aece051b7c6a06862825d99c90fae) studies? They might have worked with economic valuations  
> **username_0**: @LimonadaPT I'll look at them right away  

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