The Professional Amenity Plant Appraisal Handbook

An essential reference for: 

• Arborists 
• Insurance adjusters 
• Real estate appraisers 
• Attorneys 
• Landscape professionals 
• Green industry professionals

Important topics:

• Setting up the appraisal problem 
• Identifying the relevant characteristics 
• Plant physical characteristcs 
• Site characteristics 
• Functional benefits of plants 
• Aesthetic landscape use benefits

Also included: 

• Plant appraisal history 
• Basical appraisal principles 
• Basic appraisal procedures 
• Landscape design primer 
• Approaches to amenity plant value 
• Appraisal methods and techniques 
• Reporting

Praise

“Marty Shaw has accomplished that which has never before been presented—a remarkable endeavor in the understanding of amenity tree appraisals and approaches to valuation.” — Joe Samnik, Expert Tree Consultants

About the Author

Marty Shaw, RCA, BCMA has trained thousands of individuals and organizations in the proper management of their trees. Marty's assignments as an expert witness include high profile cases including: forensic investigations for negligence, gross negligence, civil trespass, and criminal trespass. He has performed extensive work on historic tree preservation, tree hazard evaluations, risk assessments, tree safety policies, and much more.