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House bill would use trees to reduce energy use

American Forests has lent its support to a bill that would encourage the use of trees to reduce residential energy demand. The Energy Conservation through Trees Act (H.R. 5867) was introduced on Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, by Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA).
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Governor Applauds Frederick County Schools For Environmental Leadership

First School District in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed To Set A Tree Canopy Goal
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Forest Service Announces Open Space Conservation Strategy

Forest Service Chief Abigail Kimbell today announced the release of the Forest Service’s Open Space Conservation Strategy. “Our vision for the 21st century is an interconnected network of open space across the landscape—one that supports healthy ecosystems, renewable resources, and a high quality of life for Americans. We plan to achieve this through collaboration and partnerships—by working with willing landowners, conservation groups and state and local governments to promote voluntary land conservation.” [Chief Kimbell]
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Post Katrina Study Assesses New Gulf Coast Region’s Ecological Impacts and Fire Risks

BILOXI, MS (May 30, 2007)—Gulf Coast counties along the path of Hurricane Katrina lost the greatest amount of tree canopy, and suffered the greatest impacts in terms of increased stormwater runoff and poorer air and water quality.
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