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    Occasional Papers

      Beyond Technology

      Appendix: A Tree of Controversy

      THE BEST PLACE TO TALK ABOUT TREES IS IN THE SHADE OF A TREE

      the wind can blow it
      it brakes the wind
      it breaks the rain and retains its water
      its cooling shade keeps a house moist
      It breaks and retains the sun (photosynthesis)
      it regulates the climate
      produces rain
      it tempers extremes of day and night
      converts CO2 in O2 and biomass
      it obstructs the way for utility wiring
      less utility wiring is needed
      it throws dirt on our cars
      it shades our car
      it provides habitat for pests
      it provides habitat for beneficial animals
      its leaves clog a sewer
      its leaves provide for humus
      its roots bring up deep soil nutrients
      it occupies planting area
      it produces flowers, lumber, firewood, fruits and fother
      ever asked a child about the joy of playing in and around?
      it provides security risks
      it is a nice meetingplace
      it breaks sidewalks and walls
      it keeps the soil porous and full organic matter
      it maintains a symbiotic relationship with soil life
      it is difficult to plant and establish
      it cares for us on the long term

      A TREE STANDS IN THE WAY
      A TREE IS A FRIEND



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