Now, 11 trees removed for the new house.
Once there were 11 trees...
...now removed and replaced...
Results:
- no area of the property reserved for groundwater recharge .
- increased stormwater runoff for decreased river quality.
- increased energy of all three houses for air conditioning
- sump pump needed by neighbours
- ‘heat island’ effect on the street
- more carbon in air with decreased air quality in community
...with infill.
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March 31, 2009
Once a Tree-lined Street…
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Now, 11 trees removed for the new house.
Once there were 11 trees...
...now removed and replaced...
...with infill.
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