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Where the City Meets the Tree: Urban Forestry

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Define the term "urban forestry"; discuss several problems facing urban forests today and both government and public efforts centered on developing and maintaining sustainable urban forests. Develop a feasible action plan for alternative efforts.

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forestry, natural resources, rural environments, urban environments

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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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Duration
21 days
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Research
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