Tree appraisal methods and their application–First results in one of Budapest’s districts.

Hegedüs, A., Gaál, M., & Bérces, R. (2011).

Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 9(4), 411-423.

The paper discusses and compares some widely applied international and Hungarian methods and takes into consideration their benefits and disadvantages. A tree survey was done in the year 2010, in one of the greenest districts of Budapest. Based on this, species composition, distribution by age of the trees, condition of the trees, and proportion of the fruit and ornamental trees were analysed and calculations were done regarding the tree values. The results showed that good judgement through experience is important in selecting the method to use, for no one method can be used under every condition. The process helps evaluate trees considering multiple affecting factors.

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Tags: distribution, composition, green districts, mapping