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OPINION | We Must Get Seattle’s Updated Tree Ordinance Right to Protect Community Well-Being

by Lois Martin and Sandy Shettler


Many of us feel grateful to live in a city like Seattle that is home to majestic green trees. It’s no exaggeration to say our large trees save lives by boosting our mental and physical well-being and protecting us from severe heat and flooding. To value people means valuing trees because of the many benefits gifted us through their existence. 

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