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Urban Forests: Trees and Plants in the City
Season 5
Episode 5
The words "urban" and "forest" may sound like contradictory terms but our urban environments are, or could be, vast forests of street trees,park trees, and backyard trees. Trees are very important in the urban environment, where they serve many valuable purposes. Meet the founder of Tree People, learn about San Diego's urban forestry efforts, and how to select trees for our own gardens.
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