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* 1. Do Urban Trees make the Village a better place to live and work?

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* 2. Trees and Parks increase property values and residential ownership

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* 3. Trees decrease energy use and consumption by shading and cooling

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* 4. Trees decrease stormwater runoff and erosion

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* 5. Trees reduce smog and dust and filter air pollutants

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* 6. Trees decrease noise from roads, industries and other sources.

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* 7. Trees and Forests are a defining character of  Hastings-on-Hudson and improve the overall quality of life.

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* 8. Trees protect water quality.

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* 9. The forest of Hillside Woods and Park provides measurable economic and environmental benefits that justify planting and maintenance costs.

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* 10. Hillside Woods and Park gives the surrounding neighborhoods “Character”.

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* 11. Park trees are equal in value to other city infrastructure investments such as street lights, benches and sidewalks.

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* 12. Non-native & invasive trees should be avoided when selecting trees for planting in Hillside Woods & Park.

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* 13. I am personally willing to invest a small amount of time and money to maintain and improve Hillside Woods & Park.

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* 14. Park trees should not be planted because they cost too much to maintain and preserve.

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* 15. Under current practices Park trees are well maintained.

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* 16. A diversity of native trees and other plants provide resiliency to pests and weather fluctuations.

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* 17. There is a need to create a Hillside Woods & Park Forest Management Plan

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* 18. The Village, and the Hillside Woods & Park Forestry Project should provide educational opportunities and resources to the public about proper tree planting, maintenance, and selection.

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* 19. Hillside Woods & Park are important to me.

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