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Replacement Cost, and Trunk Formula Method are types of value and cost techniques used by plant and landscape appraisers. Two methods were considered appropriate for this situation: the Trunk Formula Method and the Replacement Cost Method. The Trunk Formula Method is used to appraise the monetary value of trees considered too large to be replaced with nursery or field grown stock. It considers the trunk diameter in the valuation. The Replacement Cost Method is based on the cost of replacing the trees. Since trees as large as those being lost aze not available or practical to plant, smaller trees aze planted and the years to reach an equivalent size are estimated (parity). To determine the monetary value, annual compound interest factors are used. In both procedures, four primary factors help determine the value of the plants: Species, Condition, Size, and Location. The limiting factor is this appraisal is the Location. The trees, as viewed from the house deck, are only slightly visible. The loss of the trees would not be noticeable from the dwelling and would not greatly affect the property value. The trees, as a part of the property along Water Street do add to the property's aesthetic value in that they provide, along with the other trees, a forested cover. The loss of all trees would be a lazge impact. The loss of the three subject trees would be minor but they do add to the overall forester appearance and the roots help provide a stabilizing affect to the slope. Based on Location factors of site, contribution, and placement a 42% adjustment is made to the basic value of the trees. Truuk Formula Method Based on the Truck Formula Method, I have va]ued the trees as follows: Tree No. 1 $1000. Tree No. 2 3100. Tree No. 3 900. Total Value $5,000. Tree No. 3 is has the best form and appearance; however, its smaller size and closeness to the road cut reduce it value as compared to the 16" diameter of tree No. 2. Replacement Cost Method The Replacement Cost is based on planting replacement trees and maintaining them until established. Two factors are involved in replacing trees on this site: the availability of the tree species and the physical ability to move trees to the site and plant them. 4