New analysis of home sales makes economic case for resilient coastal forests

Phys.org12/8/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025

Summary

A study by researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, utilizing Zillow transaction data, indicates that homebuyers consider the natural-defense value of mangroves when purchasing homes after severe storm seasons. The analysis suggests that coastal forests play a significant role in the resilience of property values in affected areas.

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