Students’ Willingness to Plant Trees and Pay for Their Maintenance on Campuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo

There is a growing interest in greening schools, campuses, and workplaces due to the perceived ecosystem services provided by trees. However, students’ willingness participate financially support process less examined. Using questionnaire survey based on contingent valuation method (CVM) Likert scale, 1278 students from 13 universities were interviewed their tree planting pay for maintenance promote green clean campuses Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Most male (61%) enrolled as undergraduates (60%). While 65% respondents agreed with idea trees, this agreement was significantly associated awareness climate change, university attended, sources information roles trees community. The binary logit results showed that courses (environment-related) television broadcasts affected planting. Overall, (70%) maintenance, (WTP) estimated mainly at than USD 5 per year. price significant factor determining maintenance. Findings suggest crucial academic authorities planners consider order successfully implement infrastructures improve campus environment make educational work spaces sustainably attractive.