i-Tree Design (beta) allows anyone to make a simple estimation
of the benefits individual trees provide. With inputs of
location, species, tree size and condition, users will get an
understanding of the benefits that trees provide related to
greenhouse gas mitigation, air quality improvements and storm
water interception. With the added step of drawing a house or
building footprint—and virtually "planting" a tree—trees'
effects on building energy use can be evaluated.Using it is
straightforward: This tool is intended to be a simple and
accessible starting point for understanding individual trees'
value to the homeowner and their community. - Enter a street
address. - Select the common name of the tree species or genus.
- Enter the size, indicated by DBH: diameter at breast height
(5' off the ground). - Select the general health or condition of
the tree, from "Excellent" to "Dead or Dying." The application
requires Flash to be supported and enabled in your browser, so
it won't work behind many corporate firewa