Study examines urban forests across the United States
In recent years, tree-planting campaigns have been underway in the United States, especially in cities, as part of climate mitigation efforts.
In recent years, tree-planting campaigns have been underway in the United States, especially in cities, as part of climate mitigation efforts.
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