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The Worth of Trees May be More Than You Think

October 05, 2010 S.R.Dodge, PAO US Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station

For urban dwellers, trees soften a city’s hard edges and surfaces, shade homes and streets, enhance neighborhood beauty, filter the air, mitigate storm runoff, and absorb carbon dioxide. Trees may even reduce crime and improve human health. However, these benefits have not been well quantified...

Forestry Research and Science
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