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City Trees in Trouble and Saving Them Across Streets
Urban sprawl destroys forested areas and city tree cover at alarming rates. US cities have lost over one third of their leafiest trees in 25 years, increasing costs for pollution cleanup and cooling buildings. Programs by USDA Forest Service and other agencies fund tree plantings, including Chicago’s rooftop trees and million-tree initiatives.
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Efont
Usda Forest Service
George Washington
Johnny Appleseed
Forest Service
Environmental Protection Agency
Department of Energy
Washington, D.C
Washington