Forest Action Plans

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Urban tree canopy plans come with multiple benefits

Thursday, December 11, 2008

"Maintaining the extent and condition of the urban forest through programs and policy is important, but canopy cover goals are useful in and of themselves. They set a target for a community that is measurable, observable and appealing....Whether it is 30 percent or 50 percent, setting a community tree canopy goal is a worthwhile course of action for any urban area." --Steven Scott, State Forester of Tennessee

Issue Topic: 
Sustainability

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