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Exploring the full value of street trees in metropolitan Adelaide

trees provide far more than just shade and aesthetic appeal — they’re vital assets that support urban resilience, biodiversity, and wellbeing. Yet, understanding and communicating their true value remains a challenge.

Join applied economist John Kandulu as he explores how we can better capture and integrate the full spectrum of benefits that street trees provide — from measurable economic gains to intangible social and environmental values.

This session will unpack:
• The valuation challenges and policy relevance of street trees in Adelaide
• How to integrate both monetary and non-monetary benefits in expanded benefit-cost analyses
• The complexity of quantifying intangible benefits and addressing data gaps
• The implications for context-sensitive and equitable urban planning and investment

Whether you’re working in local government, policy, urban design, or sustainability, this webinar will provide valuable insights into how economic tools can help shape greener, fairer, and more livable cities.

John Kandulu is an applied economist with over 15 years of experience across education, government, not-for-profit, and private sectors. His research focuses on natural resource and environmental management policy, with a particular emphasis on urban sustainability and inclusive planning. John has contributed to initiatives in urban greenspace, food and water security, renewable energy, biosecurity, and environmental program evaluation. He employs advanced analytical techniques to inform policy and investment decisions and is committed to designing policies that promote diversity and inclusion in natural resource management.

Register now: Thursday November 13, 4pm