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Create an Urban Forest

Developed areas play an important role in maintaining the integrity of natural systems. Properly landscaped parks, plazas, and streets that incorporate passive storm water management techniques, can help maintain water quality, mitigate urban heat island effects, and save expenditures on conventional hard infrastructure.

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