Tree removal rates by trunk diameter vary widely
Cost per trunk inch for trees condemned via assessments by the Minneapolis Park Board in 2022.
50% of trees removed through property taxes cost less than $69 per trunk inch.
White’s 30-inch wide tree cost $226.6 per trunk inch.
$100
$200
$69
per trunk inch
$300
$400
Source: Data provided by Minneapolis Park Board
Note: Data include condemned ash trees on private properties assessed by the Park Board in 2022. Each dot represents one assessment.
Graphic: Cynthia Tu, Sahan Journal
Tree removal rates by trunk diameter vary widely
Cost per trunk inch for trees condemned via assessments by the Minneapolis Park Board in 2022.
$69
per trunk inch
$100
50% of trees removed through property taxes cost less than $69 per trunk inch.
$200
White’s 30-inch wide tree cost $226.6 per trunk inch.
$300
$400
Source: Data provided by Minneapolis Park Board
Note: Data include condemned ash trees on private properties assessed by the Park Board in 2022. Each dot represents one assessment.
Graphic: Cynthia Tu, Sahan Journal