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I was wondering if there are any standard methods that are employed to obtain insight of the economic value of tree cover in a particular area. I assumed using negative difference vegetation index coupled with economic value of ground cover as proxy but this is not supported by any literature in my search.

So if there any datasets (preferably free) that show the spatial value variations for green spaces, their suggestion would be appreciated.

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    $\begingroup$ The EVRI database may be helpful (you have to register but it is free). $\endgroup$ – Adam Bailey Feb 19 '18 at 22:53
  • $\begingroup$ Sorry, no, I just thought it would be a promising place to look. $\endgroup$ – Adam Bailey Feb 20 '18 at 14:42
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    $\begingroup$ Have you looked on heat island effect studies? They might have worked with economic valuations $\endgroup$ – JoaoBotelho Feb 25 '18 at 8:09
  • $\begingroup$ @LimonadaPT I'll look at them right away $\endgroup$ – Chimango Chisuwo Feb 25 '18 at 8:10

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