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Urban Forests and Climate AdaptationDavid Thornton

Assistant Commissioner

Our Mission: Protect and improve the environment and enhance human health

November 15, 2016

Urban Trees and their value to Minnesota

If you live in some parts of Minneapolis, your neighborhood might look like this.

Neighborhoods in environmental justice areas may look more like this.

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Urban trees: a cost-effective strategy for adapting to climate change

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What about VOCs and ozone?

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Making the most of urban forestry investments