SAE: Ornamental Tree Care and Maintenance
Description:

1. Good demand especially around urban areas

2. Labor intensive

3. Can be done with hand tools

4. Excellent profit potential

5. Can be done with or without additional labor

6. Must have a good knowledge of tree growth patterns and requirements

7. Supervision by Ag Teacher or parent may be desirable

8. Word-of-mouth is best form of advertising

Written by Alan McAllister, 2002

 

Factors To Consider

Ranking:

1 = lowest

10 = highest

Time required

9

Investment 7
Equipment needed 8
Skills required 10
Facilities required 2
Land required 1
Labor Intensity 9
Potential for income 10
Transportation required 9
Expansion possibilities 10
Expertise needed 10
Advertising needed 7
Susceptible to disease 9
Susceptible to insects 8
Suitable for residential areas 10
  Other (specify)
Length of production cycle Year-round
Regional No
When to start project Anytime

 

Notes:

For those who do not mind hard work, this is a good method of supplementing your income, and could lead to larger plans for the future.

 

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