Understanding the Economic Contributions of the Arboriculture & Commercial Urban Forestry Sector in New England

Abstract This study details the results of a survey firms that was conducted to establish baseline for further understanding value arboriculture/commercial urban forestry (ACUF) sector New England Economy, during February and March 2022. The greatest percentage responses came from Massachusetts (45 percent) followed by Connecticut (about 15 Maine 9 percent). Respondents Hampshire, Rhode Island Vermont represented 6-7 percent sample other states (and international firms) comprised 11 sample. distribution firms' business income earned in each state were consistent with firm location distribution. Large dominated 2021 gross ACUF this about 48 respondents reporting incomes greater than $500,000. There also relatively large number small 10 earning less $25,000. total 119 estimated be over $252 million. $1 million represent 91 Just 70 private individuals, 18 commercial sources. Only 7 local government. Tree pruning removal predominant activity (over 55 percent), tree fertilization health at 17 percent. Other care activities income.