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From TFA: > “It’s about not just planting more trees, but the right tree in the right spot,” said Alexander Kobald, a researcher at Cornell University. “It’s r
by couchand 3y ago
From TFA:
> “It’s about not just planting more trees, but the right tree in the right spot,” said Alexander Kobald, a researcher at Cornell University. “It’s really focusing on what the spot calls for and making sure the people [who live near the trees] feel heard.”
- nemo44x 3y agoWhat is this “researcher” saying though? There’s nothing specific. It’s just some vague thing with a dash of social justice signaling thrown in. Who decides what a spot calls for? How do we communicate with it. What is “right” and how do we ensure the right tree was put in spots that have been classified as “right”? Is this a serious person?
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- amanaplanacanal 3y agoIn my city they measure the space between the sidewalk and roadway and recommend specific tree species to fit, depending on overhead wires and any underground utilities present. They also look at soil type and diversity of nearby trees.