Part 2: Why we Take Care of Our Trees
Chapter 6: Why Trees Matter
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Trees as Part of History
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Benefits of Trees in Our Communities Stormwater Management Air Quality and Climate Change
Health, Social and Psychological Benefits of Trees
Economic Benefits of Trees
Chapter 7: State of Tree Canopy and Forest Cover in Montgomery County
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Importance of Our Urban Forest and Tree-planting Programs
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Forests in Montgomery County Planting Forests in Montgomery County
Street Trees – An Essential Part of Our Tree Canopy
Chapter 8: Looking Back
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and Ahead at County Tree and Forest Policy
The Impact of Legislation
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What You Can Do to Help Your Trees and Tree Canopy in Your Community Additional Resources
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Glossary
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Notes
Bibliography
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