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    Shading Our Cities: A Resource Guide For Urban And Community Forests
    Shading Our Cities: A Resource Guide For Urban And Community Forests
    Shading Our Cities: A Resource Guide For Urban And Community Forests
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    Shading Our Cities: A Resource Guide For Urban And Community Forests

    By Dale Robertson and American Forestry Association

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    Shading Our Cities is a handbook to help neighborhood groups, local officials, and city planners develop urban forestry projects, not only to beautify their cities, but also to reduce energy demand, improve air quality, protect water supplies, and contribute to healthier living conditions.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherIsland Press
    Release dateApr 24, 2013
    ISBN9781610913256
    Shading Our Cities: A Resource Guide For Urban And Community Forests

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