• AshDene
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    211 year ago

    And a public good. They keep things cooler when it’s really hot out, keep things warmer when it’s really cool out, mildly improve air quality, reduces noise pollution, provide measurable mental health benefits, and so on.

    Around here removing big trees is illegal, on your property or not. I’m a fan.

    Open soil instead of pavement also helps reduce flooding during heavy rainfall since the ground absorbs water instead of just making it run off to somewhere else.

    • @brewdtype@lemmy.world
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      21 year ago

      At risk of doxxing yourself, can you expand on where you live? Just curious of the most general area. I love that law!

      • AshDene
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        31 year ago

        Toronto, and the law I’m referring to is a city bylaw.