| SAE: | Ornamental Tree Care and Maintenance |
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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 |
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| 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: |
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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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