Appraising the Monetary Value of Trees

Authors

• Miles Becker, Utah State UniversityFollow
• Mark Malmstrom

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

10-12-2026

First Page

1

Last Page

6

Abstract

Trees have economic value like other property items. Permanently rooted in the ground, trees are considered real property, just as a house on a fixed foundation is real property. Damage or loss of a tree incurs a loss in value to its owner, who may be legally entitled to monetary compensation. This fact sheet discusses tree appraisals by a qualified professional to determine the cost to repair or replace a tree.

Recommended Citation

Becker, M., & Malmstrom, M. (2026). Appraising the monetary value of trees [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.