
How 3 cities can turn downed trees into revenue
Trees offer various benefits for cities, yet 36 million trees come down in cities across the United States each year due to disease, development, or old age.
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Trees offer various benefits for cities, yet 36 million trees come down in cities across the United States each year due to disease, development, or old age.
Here are 4 solutions to set-up the infrastructure for transparency, trust and investment in landscape restoration to help meet the world's climate target.